Which oncologic emergency should be suspected in a lung cancer patient with sudden back pain, difficulty walking, and sensory changes in legs?
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Correct answer: Spinal cord compression
Symptoms like back pain and neurological deficits suggest spinal cord compression, an oncologic emergency.
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