Multiple myeloma and epidural spinal cord compression: Case presentation and a spine surgeon's perspective

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Multiple myeloma, a multicentric hematological malignancy, is the most common primary tumor of the spine. As epidural myeloma causing spinal cord compression is a rare condition, its therapeutic approach and clinical results have been reported to be diverse, and no clear guidelines for therapeutic decision have been established. Three patients presented with progressive paraplegia and sensory disturbance. Image and serological studies revealed multiple myeloma and spinal cord compression caused by epidural myeloma. Emergency radiotherapy and steroid therapy were performed in all three cases. However, their clinical courses and results were distinctly different. Following review of our cases and the related literature, we suggest a systematic therapeutic approach for these patients to achieve better clinical results. © 2013 The Korean Neurosurgical Society.

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Ha, K. Y., Kim, Y. H., & Kim, H. W. (2013). Multiple myeloma and epidural spinal cord compression: Case presentation and a spine surgeon’s perspective. Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society, 54(2), 151–154. https://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2013.54.2.151

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