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	Spinal tumor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Spinal tumors are neoplasms located in the spinal cord.
		The symptoms seen are due to spinal nerve compression and weakening of the vertebral structure.
		Incontinence and decreased sensitivity in the saddle aera (buttocks) are generally considered warning signs of spinal cord compression by the tumor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spinal_tumor (195 words)

	Spinal tumor
		A spinal tumor is a growth of cells (mass) within or surrounding the spinal cord.
		The cause of primary spinal tumors is unknown.
		It causes symptoms because of compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots (similar to spinal cord trauma), invasion of normal cells by the tumor, or ischemia (lack of oxygen) that results from blockage of blood vessels.
	www.umm.edu /ency/article/001403.htm (376 words)

	Spine / Spinal Cord Tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spinal cord tumors are tumors that arise from the tissues of the spinal cord.
		Spinal metastases occur in upwards of 10 percent of patients with cancer.
		Metastatic tumor treatment depends on the state of the cancer, the neurological condition of the patient and the appearance of the imaging studies.
	www.cinn.org /spine/spinalcordtumors.html (519 words)

	Spinal Cord Tumor, Dr. Jho's Anterolateral or Posterolateral Approach for Endoscopic Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery
		Spinal cord tumors include spinal bone tumors, tumors located in the spinal canal but outside the spinal cord itself (extramedullary tumors), and tumors of the spinal cord itself (intramedullary).
		Benign spinal bone tumors include osteoid osteomas, osteoblastomas, osteochondromas, giant cell tumors, aneurysmal bone cysts, plasmacytomas, hemangiomas, etc. Treatments for these benign tumors have to be individualized depending on the type of pathology and their symptoms.
		A bony tumor (osteoma) is demonstrated in a postmyelographic CT scan preoperatively (A, arrow), and total removal of the tumor is confirmed in a postoperative CT scan (B).
	www.drjho.com /spinal_cord_tumor_surgery.htm (820 words)

	SpineSource \| Non-malignant spinal tumors
		Spinal tumors grow within the spinal column or actually in the spinal cord, and are rare.
		Metastatic spinal tumors are those that spread (metastasize) from another cancer in another area of the body.
		The causes of primary spinal tumors are uncertain.
	www.spinesource.com /Back-Pain-Disorders/spinal-tumors.html (599 words)

	CPMC Neurosurgery - Spinal Tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spinal tumors are classified by their relationship to the spinal cord and its coverings.
		Spinal tumors may cause a variety of symptoms depending on their type, location, and rate of growth.
		Operative therapy may consist of removal of the portion of the vertebra involved with tumor to decompress the spinal cord and placement of acrylic or banked bone and metallic implants to preserve the stability of the spine.
	cpmcnet.columbia.edu /dept/nsg/NSGCPMC/specialties/spinetum.html (1071 words)

	Brain and Spinal Tumors Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		Brain and spinal cord tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull or the bony spinal column, which are the primary components of the central nervous system (CNS).
		Tumors that originate in the brain or spinal cord are called primary tumors.
		The tumor may be classified as benign or malignant and given a numbered score that reflects how malignant it is. This score can help doctors determine how to treat the tumor and predict the likely outcome, or prognosis, for the patient.
	ninds.nih.gov /disorders/brainandspinaltumors/brainandspinaltumors.htm (728 words)

	eMedicine - Spinal Tumors : Article Excerpt by: James S Harrop, MD
		Spinal cord neoplasms are uncommon lesions and affect only a minority of the population.
		Although 60-70% of tumors are ependymomas, 55-65% of intramedullary spinal cord neoplasms in children are astrocytomas.
		Spinal hemangioblastomas occur in 30% of patients with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, which is associated with an abnormality on chromosome 3.
	www.emedicine.com /med/byname/spinal-tumors.htm (511 words)

	Spinal Tumors
		Spinal tumors that are the result of cancer spreading from other parts of the body are called secondary or metastatic tumors.
		Spinal tumors are also classified by the part of the spine where they are located.
		Once the tumor is classified as benign or malignant it may be given a numbered score that reflects how malignant it is. This score helps doctors determine how to treat the tumor and predict the likely outcome, or prognosis, for the patient.
	www.spineuniverse.com /conditions/0904_an_tumor.html (1436 words)

	Spinal cord tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A spinal cord tumor is a benign or cancerous growth in the spinal cord, between the membranes covering the spinal cord, or in the spinal canal.
		If there are several tumors in different areas of the spinal cord at the same time, it may cause symptoms in a variety of spots on the body.
		Since spinal cord tumors usually are the result of a cancer that has first appeared elsewhere in the body, early detection of cancer in other organs may prevent spinal cord tumors.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/spinal_cord_tumors.jsp (724 words)

	Spinal Tumors - CyberKnifeStereotactic Radiosurgery System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Unlike metastatic tumors that primarily affect the bones of the spine, meningioma and nerve sheath tumors originate from both the soft tissue coverings of the spinal cord and the attached nerves.
		However, experience with biologically identical tumors that occur in the brain, suggests that neurofibromas which occur in the setting of genetic disorders, like neurofibromatosis, may be more difficult to control with radiosurgery, or for that matter, any other form of current treatment.
		Primary malignant tumors affecting the spine, such as myeloma, lymphoma, osteosarcoma, and Ewing sarcoma, are generally treated by a combination of chemotherapy and conventional radiation therapy.
	cksociety.org /PatientInfo/MedicalConditions/spinal_radiosurgery.asp (2125 words)

	Spinal Cord Tumors: Tumors of the Nervous System: Merck Manual Home Edition
		Symptoms of spine tumors are caused by pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.
		Compression of the spinal cord by a tumor must be diagnosed and treated immediately to prevent permanent damage to the spinal cord.
		When a tumor is compressing the spinal cord, corticosteroids are given in high doses to reduce the swelling, and the tumor is surgically removed or treated with radiation therapy as soon as possible.
	merck.com /mmhe/sec06/ch088/ch088c.html?qt=nervous+system+tumors&alt=sh (734 words)

	UCLA NEUROSURGERY \| Spinal Disorders & Diseases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Spinal metastatic tumor is a malignant tumor that has spread to the spinal structures (usually bone or epidural spaces) from a distant tumor, usually one arising in another part of the body
		The goals of treatment of spinal metastatic tumors are pain control, preservation of spinal stability, to maintain sphincter control and ability to ambulate.
		Most of these tumors are initially treated with radiation therapy to the affected areas of the spine prior to considering surgical treatment..
	neurosurgery.ucla.edu /Diagnoses/Spinal/SpinalDis_11.html (355 words)

	Spinal Tumors: Descriptive Overview
		Spinal tumors rarely occur and are either benign or malignant.
		Spinal tumors can be dangerous when they cause spinal canal compression, which may lead to neurologic dysfunction (e.g.
		It should be emphasized that primary tumors of the spine are generally uncommon; however, metastatic spinal tumors are more common.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article1447.html (583 words)

	Neurosurgery, Spinal Tumor, Brain Attack - Mediscapes, Cape Town, South Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Brain and spinal chord tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull or the bony spinal column, which are the primary components of the central nervous system (CNS).
		Benign tumors are non-cancerous, and malignant tumors are cancerous.
		For example, tumors located close to the brain surface and in areas away from important function carry a relatively low risk with either biopsy or resection.
	www.mediscapes.com /medical_procedures/neurosurgery.htm (498 words)

	NASS - Spinal Tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Some tumors that are not causing major symptoms and do not appear to be aggressive in their behavior may be observed and followed with serial imaging (usually MRI).
		Surgery for a spinal tumor is generally indicated for progressive motor weakness or loss of bowel or bladder control of short duration.
		Surgical stabilization of the spine may be necessary as a result of instability caused by the tumor itself or the surgery to remove it.
	www.spine.org /fsp/prob_action-injury-tumor.cfm (768 words)

	Spinal Cord Tumors Information on Healthline
		Similar to brain tumors, spinal cord growths are rare.
		More typically, tumors originate elsewhere in the body and move through the bloodstream (metastasize) to the spinal cord.
		Suspected spinal cord compression, by tumor, is a medical emergency.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/spinal-cord-tumors (789 words)

	Spinal Tumor -- eCureMe.com
		This is a condition in which there is a mass within, adjacent to, or surrounding the spinal cord.
		These tumors can be classified as: intramedullary tumor, which occurs in the spinal cord; extramedullary tumor, which occurs outside of the spinal cord; intradural tumor, which occurs within the membranes covering the spinal cord; and extradural tumor, which occurs between the meninges and the bones of the spine.
		This type of tumor may originate in the spine (primary tumor) or can be a result of cancer spreading (secondary tumor) from lung, breast, or other areas.
	www.ecureme.com /emyhealth/Pediatrics/Spinal_Tumor.asp (161 words)

	Infantile Spinal Cord Tumor Presenting AS HYDROCEPHALUS
		Although relatively rare, the association of spinal cord tumors with hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure, normal pressure hydrocephalus and benign intracranial hypertension is a well-recognized phenomenon.
		They found that the tumor was intramedullary in 60 reported cases, and that in 27 of these (45%), the tumor was malignant.
		Obviously, when tumors of the cervical spinal cord extend in a rostral direction to the cervicomedullary junction, the CSF pathways may be obstructed and hydrocephalus may result.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/203_204/99-230R.htm (1187 words)

	Treatment options for a Spinal Tumor
		If any tumor is found in the spine (and there is no other known cancer), a complete examination of all common organs where cancer develops is usually warranted.
		The spinal cord and nerves are highly sensitive and avoiding damage to these structures is a critical part of surgery.
		Monitoring techniques may be used throughout the surgery to determine the function of the spinal cord as the tumors are being removed (e.g.
	www.spine-health.com /topics/cd/tumors/tum06.html (292 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal tumor
		Metastatic tumors (those that have spread to the spine from another site) often progress quickly, while primary tumors often progress slowly over weeks to years.
		In other cases, a portion of the tumor may be removed to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord.
		Chemotherapy has not been developed that has proven effective against most spinal tumors, but it may be recommended in some cases.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001403.htm (914 words)

	Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
		Brain and spinal cord tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull or the bony spinal column.
		The word tumor is used to describe both abnormal growths that are new (neoplasms) and those present at birth (congenital tumors).
		Tumors are called malignant (or cancerous) when the cells are very different from normal cells, grow relatively quickly, and can spread easily to other locations.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/5/1680_50612.htm (423 words)

	Spine Cord Tumor Research- MGH Providing Care for Spinal Cord Tumors (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The MGH Spine Tumor Clinic is dedicated to providing multidisciplinary care for patients with tumors of the spine.
		When it became clear that he wouldn’t beat his cancer, Brian remained true to character and requested that a fund be established to support research on spinal tumors and to improve the outcome for spine tumor patients.
		Spinal cord tumors are so rare that little direct study has been undertaken, and they are typically treated according to principles used to combat brain tumors.
	spinetumorcenter.mgh.harvard.edu (577 words)

	Spinal tumor: Treatment - MayoClinic.com
		Ideally, the goal in treating a spinal tumor is to eliminate the tumor completely, but this aim is complicated by the risk of permanent damage to the surrounding nerves.
		Sometimes spinal tumors are discovered before they cause symptoms — often when you're being evaluated for another condition.
		And depending on the type of tumor, your doctor may be able to modify your therapy to help prevent damage to surrounding tissue and improve the treatment's effectiveness.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/spinal-tumor/DS00594/DSECTION=7 (700 words)

	Spinal Cord Tumors: Treatment options, diagnosis and medical options
		Spinal cord tumors are abnormal growths of tissue found in or near the spinal cord.
		Because the spinal cord is housed within a rigid, bony structure (the spinal column), any abnormal growth can exert pressure on sensitive tissues and impair function.
		Spinal cord tumors affect people of all ages, but are most commonly found in young to middle-aged adults.
	www.mayoclinic.org /spinal-cord-tumors (270 words)

	spinal tumor
		Unfortunately, not enough information is provided (or perhaps not enough is known) about the nature of the tumor to give an accurate response as there are many types of tumors that could affect the spine, spinal cord, pelvis, etc...
		Also, to have burning sensations in the buttocks and legs as well as multiple falls, I suspect that the tumor has been pushing on the group of nerves coming out from the spinal cord that innervate the sensory and muscle fibers to your legs called the sacral plexus.
		Another possibility is that it's higher up than the pelvis(but still in the lower back) and is pushing on the lower end of the spinal cord which could produce your symptoms.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/neuro/messages/32359a.html (442 words)

	Spinal tumor (Disease)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		They may be primary tumors originating in the spine, or secondary tumors that are the result of the spread of cancer (metastasis) from other locations, primarily the lung, breast, prostate, kidney, or thyroid gland.
		Intramedullary (within the spinal cord) tumors usually cause symptoms (they may cause symptoms over large portions of the body), while extramedullary (outside the spinal cord) tumors may grow for quite some time before causing nerve damage.
		Physical therapy and other interventions may be needed to improve muscle strength and to improve the ability to function independently when permanent neurologic losses occur.
	www.browardhealth.org /18534.cfm (850 words)

	Spinal tumor - MayoClinic.com
		But sometimes the cause may be a spinal tumor — a cancerous or noncancerous growth that develops within or near the spinal cord or in the bones of the spine.
		Yet that's not necessarily the case with the spinal cord, where a spinal tumor or a growth of any kind can impinge on crucial nerves, leading to pain, neurological problems and sometimes paralysis.
		In fact, a spinal tumor, whether cancerous or not, can threaten life and cause permanent disability.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/spinal-tumor/DS00594 (251 words)

	The Diagnosis and Treatment of Metastatic Spinal Tumor -- Bilsky et al. 4 (6): 459 -- The Oncologist
		or tumor is causing the spinal cord compression.
		with acute spinal cord compression is controversial [28-32].
		Harrington K. Anterior cord decompression and spinal stabilization for patients with metastatic lesions of the spine.
	theoncologist.alphamedpress.org /cgi/content/full/4/6/459 (5575 words)

	Spinal Cord Tumor - WrongDiagnosis.com
		Detailed information about the causes of Spinal Cord Tumor including medication causes and drug interaction causes can be found in our causes pages.
		With a diagnosis of Spinal Cord Tumor, it is also important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Spinal Cord Tumor.
		Underlying causes of Spinal Cord Tumor (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
	www.wrongdiagnosis.com /s/spinal_cord_tumor/intro.htm (761 words)

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