Spinal Cord Compression Due to Mediastinal Extramedullary Plasmacytoma
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 376-378, 2016.
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em Inglês
| 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.
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Assunto principal:
Plasmocitoma
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Radioterapia
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Medula Espinal
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Compressão da Medula Espinal
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Tórax
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Dor nas Costas
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Diagnóstico
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Tratamento Farmacológico
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Emergências
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Aged80
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2016
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