Markman M
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 1999 Nov-Dec;66(10):629-31. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.66.10.629.
Spinal cord compression is a relatively common complication of a number of malignant diseases. Back pain is the presenting symptom in more than 90% of cases. Early recognition and prompt treatment, while the patient can still walk, are the most important factors in preventing permanent and debilitating neurologic dysfunction.
脊髓压迫是多种恶性疾病相对常见的并发症。超过90%的病例中，背痛是首发症状。在患者仍能行走时尽早识别并迅速治疗，是预防永久性和使人衰弱的神经功能障碍的最重要因素。
