RECIDIVAL PREVERTEBRAL METASTASIS IN A PATIENT WITH TESTICULAR SEMINOMA – CASE REPORT
Abstract:
Testicular cancer is the most frequent solid tumour in men between 15 and 35 years of age.
Spinal cord compression is a very rare manifestation of pure seminoma, either at the time of the
diagnosis or relapse. It is defined as the compression of the dural sac and its contents by direct pressure
and/or induction of vertebral collapse or instability by metastatic spread or direct extension of
malignancy that threatens or causes neurological disability. It is an oncological emergency which can
have a substantial negative effect on quality of life – causing pain, paralysis, sensory losses and
sphincter disturbances
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