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Cancer. 1977 Dec;40(6):3074-5. doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(197712)40:6<3074::aid-cncr2820400646>3.0.co;2-2.

Extradural metastatic breast carcinoma detected on a bone scan.

Cancer

J E Meyer, R J Messer

PMID: 589566 DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(197712)40:6<3074::aid-cncr2820400646>3.0.co;2-2

Abstract

A patient with an untreated breast carcinoma and a clinically minimally symptomatic, extradural spinal cord compression secondary to metastatic disease is described. The observation of an abnormally distended urinary bladder on a bone scan led to the prompt diagnosis and successful treatment of a total spinal cord block.

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