Spinal tumor
Spinal Tumor
A Spinal Tumor (pronunciation: /ˈspaɪnəl ˈtjuːmər/) is a growth that develops within your spine or inside the bones of your spine. It is an abnormal mass of tissue within or surrounding the spinal cord and/or spinal column. These cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, seemingly unchecked by the mechanisms that control normal cells.
Etymology
The term "Spinal Tumor" is derived from the Latin words "spina" meaning "thorn" or "backbone" and "tumor" meaning "swelling" or "mass".
Types of Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors can be classified as intradural-extramedullary, intramedullary, and extradural.
- Intradural-extramedullary tumors grow within the spinal canal but outside the nerves. Most commonly they are meningiomas, neurofibromas, or schwannomas.
- Intramedullary tumors grow inside the nerves of the spinal cord. Most often they are ependymomas or astrocytomas.
- Extradural tumors grow in the bones (vertebrae) of the spine. This is the most common type of spinal tumor.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a spinal tumor may include back pain, loss of sensation in the arms and legs, loss of bowel or bladder function, and paralysis.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a spinal tumor typically involves a neurological exam, MRI, CT scan, and possibly a biopsy.
Treatment
Treatment options for spinal tumors include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted drug therapy.
Prognosis
The prognosis for a spinal tumor varies greatly depending on the type of tumor and the patient's overall health. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spinal tumor
- Wikipedia's article - Spinal tumor
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