Rapid response to chemotherapy in a child with spinal cord compression and Ewing Sarcoma Kemoterapiye hizli yanit veren ewing sarkomu'na baǧli spinal kord basisi olgusu

Elli M., PINARLI F. G., Daǧdemir A., Paksu Ş., Dabak N., Selçuk M. B., ...More

Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi, vol.24, no.2, pp.67-70, 2007 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Journal Name: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi Tip Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.67-70
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Spinal-cord compression (SCC) is a critical oncologic emergency that must be recognized and treated early to increase the possibility of preventing permanent loss of function. Pain and deficits in motor, sensory, and autonomic function can occur. MRI and CT remain the two most useful diagnostic and management tools. Corticosteroids, radiation therapy, and surgery are the standard treatment options, We describe a patient with Ewing Sarcoma who presented with SCC. He successfully treated with dexamethasone and chemotherapy.