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Spinal Cord Compression (Metastatic - MSCC)

Recognition and emergency management of MSCC.

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

Spinal Cord Compression (Metastatic - MSCC): guidance by region

Recommendations, thresholds and pathways can differ. Open the page written for the jurisdiction you need.

United StatesMetastatic epidural spinal cord or cauda-equina compressionCancer & referral · reviewed 2026-08-20CanadaSpinal cord compression (metastatic spinal cord compression): evidence and source overviewCancer & referral · reviewed 2026-08-20AustraliaSpinal cord compression (metastatic spinal cord compression)Cancer & referral · reviewed 2026-08-20

Clinical Guidelines

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