Spinal Cord Compression in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Post-laminectomy long-term survival of a patient with spinal cord compression secondary to metastatic prostate cancer

“…1,2 Several months before the onset of neurological symptoms, back pain is the most common symptom, occurring in 75%-100% of patients. 1,2 Then, weakness appears as the most common neurological symptom. Subsequent sensory loss and autonomic dysfunction, such as urinary retention and constipation, occur in about 50% of the patients.…”

“…The goal of the treatment of SCC is the prevention of neurological deterioration, and the provision of pain relief, although the treatment is palliative in nature. 1,2 Here we report on a rare case of long-term survival in a prostate cancer patient with SCC who became ambulant after a decompression laminectomy.…”

“…1 If a prostate cancer patient is paralyzed from SCC, his life expectancy may range from several months to several years and he will face frequent complications, from bladder catheterization, infections, and decubitus ulcers. 2 Thus, it is very important to improve the quality of life (QOL) of a patient with SCC, despite the poor prognosis.…”

SNR and ADC Value Change before and after the injection of contrast medium during DWI test on metastatic spinal cancer patients

“…전이성 척추암은 전립선암환자의 1-12%에서 발생하며 [5] , 척추뼈 전이가 발생한 환자 중에서 6%에서 발생하 여 다른 합병증에 비해서 빠른 치료를 요하는 응급상 황이다 [6] . 따라서 전이성 척추암의 정확한 진단과 신 속한 치료를 통해 환자의 삶 의질을 향상 시키는 것은 상당히 중요한 문제라고 할 수 있다.…”

Cost-comparison of prostate cancer screening versus not screening.

“…33 In this case, the prognosis is poor. The cancer originating in the prostate finds its way into bones of the pelvis and the lumbar spine.…”