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. 2017 Apr 20;7(3):272–279. doi: 10.1177/2192568217699189

Table 3.

Benefits and Contraindications of Using High-Dose Dexamethasone in MSCC Treatment.

Benefits Contraindications

  • May be used in conjunction with radiation therapy

  • Cannot be localized to site of cord compression

  • Preservation of gait in ambulatory patients

  • High incidence of adverse systemic side effects

  • Restoration of gait in nonambulatory patients

  • Presence of serious (fatal) systemic side effects

  • Relief of pain

  • Slowing of progression of clinical symptoms

Abbreviation: MSCC, metastatic spinal cord compression.