Author:
Patricia Alejandra Garrido Ruiz,Marta Román Garrido
Abstract
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is rarely diagnosed as spinal cord compression syndrome. Caused by an epidural mass, this complication is often encountered in the late stage of the disease. We report two cases presenting symptoms of low thoracic spinal cord compression due to an epidural tumor on the MRI. Possible complications that may occur and how to prevent adverse events during surgery are essential. This case is of special interest for being a low-incidence pathology in a rare location. The case is of high interest because of the importance of resecting the lesion to prevent sequels and the complexity of its management and highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of this event.
Publisher
Heighten Science Publications Corporation
Subject
General Medicine,General Medicine,Materials Chemistry,General Medicine,General Medicine,General Computer Science,General Medicine,Psychiatry and Mental health,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology,General Arts and Humanities,General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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