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Spinal Cord Compression (Metastatic - MSCC)

Recognition and emergency management of MSCC.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
OncologyNeurologyEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

NICE guideline [NG234]: Spinal metastases and metastatic spinal cord compression
National
NICE Pathway: Metastatic spinal cord compression
National

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