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. 1988 Sep;64(755):703–705. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.64.755.703

Spinal cord compression due to carcinoid metastasis.

J A Gray 1, H Nishikawa 1, M A Jamous 1, D G Grahame-Smith 1
PMCID: PMC2428992  PMID: 3251227

Abstract

A case of cord compression secondary to the carcinoid syndrome is reported. The patient made an excellent response to surgical treatment, emphasizing that active management of this unusual complication should be considered.

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