Spinal cord compression by a solitary metastasis from a low grade leydig cell tumour: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background: Leydig tumour is rare and there are only three cases with metastatic disease reported.

Evaluation and Management of Lower Back Pain in Oncological Patients

“…In tumors that react quickly to chemotherapy, as in testicular cancers, lymphoma, or myeloma, administration of chemotherapy can have a pronounced effect in reducing back pain (Samoladas, et al, 2008). In tumors where the response to chemotherapy is slower, as in pancreatic cancer, pain reduction parallels the decrease in pressure exerted on spinal structures as the tumor slowly diminishes in size (Takuma, et al, 2006).…”