J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1979 Mar;8(1):81-86.

Metastatic Spinal Cord Tumors: Originating from Thyroid

• Shim JH

Abstract

We have reported very rare two cases of motastatic spinal cord tumor originating from the thyroid. First case is obtained the best results as early diagnosis and surgical treatment were employed. Second case the least favorable results were obtained in case with rapid progression of neurological feature and multiple involvement at spinal cord and brain. The early diagnosis and treatment often prevent patients from becoming paraplegic. This paper is concerned with the discription of the clinical feature of spinal cord compression by malignant tumors and results of treatment.

MeSH Terms

Brain
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Spinal Cord Compression
Spinal Cord Neoplasms*
Spinal Cord*
Thyroid Gland*