Spinal epidural metastasis from cervical cancer: Report of two cases and literature review

Spinal epidural metastasis from cervical cancer: Report of two cases and literature review

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Spinal epidural metastasis(SEM) from cervical cancer is extremely rare, with only 6 cases reported in the literature, including our reported 2 cases.SEM mostly occurs in poorly differentiated carcinoma.Hematogenous spread is the primary Coaster Set mechanism of SEM from cervical cancer.The patients with SEM usually present with a range of clinical manifestations of nervous system because of spinal cord compression.

SEM from cervical cancer indicates a late event with a poor prognosis.Local treatments mainly include surgery decompression and radiotherapy.Combining local and systemic therapy Computer Cover Down might be a better choice to prolong survival.