Spinal epidural metastasis from cervical cancer: Report of two cases and literature review

Spinal epidural metastasis from cervical cancer: Report of two cases and literature review

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Spinal epidural metastasis(SEM) from cervical cancer is extremely rare, with only 6 cases reported in the literature, including our reported 2 Accessories cases.SEM mostly occurs in poorly differentiated carcinoma.Hematogenous spread is the primary mechanism of SEM from cervical cancer.

The patients with SEM usually present with a range of clinical manifestations of nervous system because of spinal cord compression.SEM from cervical cancer indicates a late event with a poor prognosis.Local treatments mainly include surgery decompression and radiotherapy.

Combining local and systemic therapy might Grapefruit be a better choice to prolong survival.