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Herniated lumbar disc disease in patients with malignancy.

R Goodkin, B I Carr, R G Perrin

    Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
    |April 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cancer patients presenting with lumbar herniated disc syndrome symptoms often face delayed diagnosis. Misattributing symptoms to malignancy can impede timely and appropriate treatment for this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Lumbar herniated discs can mimic cancer symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
    • Malignancy in cancer patients may present with signs similar to lumbar disc herniation.

    Observation:

    • Six cancer patients exhibited symptoms consistent with lumbar herniated disc syndrome.
    • Four patients' symptoms were initially attributed to their underlying malignancy.
    • Two patients received treatment for presumed spinal metastasis before correct diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • All six patients underwent surgery, confirming lumbar herniated disc.
    • Surgical intervention relieved pain in all patients.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering non-malignant causes in cancer patients with neurological symptoms.
    • Emphasizes the need for accurate differential diagnosis to avoid treatment delays and ensure appropriate care.
    • Suggests that prompt surgical evaluation for suspected lumbar disc herniation is crucial, even in cancer patients.

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