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What is this Condition?
Spinal cord tumors are abnormal tissue growths that develop in the spinal canal or vertebrae. They can be primary or metastatic.
Diagnosis Methods
Diagnosis is made through spinal MRI, CT, and myelography.
Treatment Methods
Treatment varies according to tumor type; surgery, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy.
References
- Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 10th ed. Thieme; 2023.
- Winn HR, ed. Spinal Cord Tumors in Adults. In: Winn HR, ed. Youmans and Winn Neurological Surgery. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2011.
- Shimony N, et al. Malignant Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors. In: Spinal Cord Tumors. Cham: Springer; 2019.
- Deletis V, Seidel K. Intraoperative Neurophysiology during Surgery for Spinal Cord Tumors. In: Spinal Cord Tumors. Cham: Springer; 2019.
This content is for informational purposes and based on academic sources; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.
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