Spinal Cord Compression Due to Mediastinal Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 376-378, 2016.
Article
Dans Anglais
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-219093
ABSTRACT
Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is a common plasma cell tumor often involving the upper aerodigestive tract. Although extremely rare, mediastinal involvement is possible. An 81-year-old man was presented to our emergency department with chest and back pain with weakness in both legs. Chest X-ray showed a large mass in the upper right mediastinum; subsequently, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging evaluated the mass. He was diagnosed with mediastinal EMP, which progressed to spinal cord compression. The patient was treated with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Spinal cord compression, due to metastatic tumor, is an emergency clinical situation that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Emergency medicine physicians should be aware of the clinical presentation and complications associated with EMP.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Plasmocytome
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Radiothérapie
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Moelle spinale
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Syndrome de compression médullaire
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Thorax
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Imagerie par résonance magnétique
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Dorsalgie
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Diagnostic
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Traitement médicamenteux
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Urgences
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Aged80
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Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
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