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Diagnosis is by [[X-ray]]s but preferably [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) of the whole spine. | Diagnosis is by [[X-ray]]s but preferably [[magnetic resonance imaging]] (MRI) of the whole spine. The most common causes of cord compression are tumors, but [[abscess]]es and [[granuloma]]s (e.g. in [[tuberculosis]]) are equally capable if producing the syndrome. Tumors that commonly cause cord compression are [[lung cancer]] (non-small cell type), [[breast cancer]], [[prostate cancer]], [[renal cell carcinoma]], [[thyroid cancer]], [[lymphoma]] and [[multiple myeloma]]. | ||
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Overview
Diagnosis is by X-rays but preferably magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the whole spine. The most common causes of cord compression are tumors, but abscesses and granulomas (e.g. in tuberculosis) are equally capable if producing the syndrome. Tumors that commonly cause cord compression are lung cancer (non-small cell type), breast cancer, prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, thyroid cancer, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.