It occurs most commonly in patients with bone metastasis. Scope of the guideline this guideline has been produced to support the prompt investigation, diagnosis and onward referral of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (mscc) and\or spinal metastases, to a defined team specialising in spinal assessment and management It describes the steps necessary to ensure early diagnosis, appropriate investigation and coordination of treatment. Commissioners of metastatic spinal cord preventative, diagnostic and treatment services (including integrated care boards and nhs england specialised commissioning) voluntary sector organisations people with suspected or diagnosed spinal metastases, direct malignant infiltration of the spine or mscc, their families and carers Guidance for health professionals on the management of suspected and confirmed spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression (mscc) Diagnosis and treatment pathways, clinical guidance and protocols for cheshire and merseyside and beyond
Metastatic spinal cord compression information for practitioners Find out more about what is a metastatic spinal cord compression, red flag symptoms and steroid management. All such patients need urgent assessment to rule out metastatic spinal cord compression (mscc) An audit carried out at the christie in 2007 showed that when investigated, 50% of these patients do not have mscc, but many are radiologically diagnosed as ‘imminent’ or ‘impending’ mscc The experience since the establishment of the mscc coordination service in november 2013 also shows. What we do we see current king’s cancer patients with symptoms of metastatic spinal cord compression (mscc)
Secondary cancer in the spine can be painful and if not treated, can lead to spinal cord compression and damage
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