spinal tumor…

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vertebrae, spinal tumor, tumor, spinal cord, a spinal tumor, growth, cells, mass, surrounding the spinal cord, spinal tumors, occur inside the cord, intramedullary, the meninges, membranes, covering the spinal cord, extramedullary, intradural, between the meninges, bones, the spine, extradural, extend from other locations, most spinal tumors, extradural, primary tumors originating, in the spine, secondary tumors, the result, the spread of cancer, metastasis, from other locations, primarily the lung, breast, prostate, kidney, thyroid gland, type of tumor, in the spine, lymphoma, leukemic tumors, myeloma, a small percentage of spinal tumors occur, the nerves, the spinal cord, most often consisting of ependymomas, gliomas, primary spinal tumors, primary spinal tumors, genetic defects, a spinal tumor is much less common than a primary brain tumor, grows, tumor affects the spinal cord cells, nerve roots, meninges, blood vessels, bones, the spine, compression, the spinal cord, nerve roots, similar to spinal cord trauma, invasion of normal cells by the tumor, ischemia, lack of oxygen, results from blockage of blood vessels, symptoms vary depending on the location, type, the tumor, general health, metastatic tumors, spread, spine from another site, progress quickly, primary tumors often progress slowly over weeks to years, intramedullary, the spinal cord, tumors, cause symptoms, over large portions, extramedullary, outside the spinal cord, tumors, grow, quite some time, causing nerve damage, back pain, in any area, middle, low back, most common, lying down, strain, cough, sneeze, extend, hip, leg, feet, arms, diffuse, occurring over all extremities, generalized, remain localized, in the spine, progressively worsens, severe, not relieved by pain medication, abnormal sensations, loss of sensation, in the legs, progressive, muscle weakness, decreased muscle strength, independent of exercise, in the legs, makes walking difficult, get worse, progressive, falls, cold sensation, the legs, cool fingers, hands, coolness of other areas, inability to retain feces, fecal incontinence, inability to keep from leaking urine, urinary incontinence, muscle function loss, muscle contractions, spasms, fasciculations, a neurologic examination, indicate the location, the tumor, spastic weakness present, increased muscle tone, abnormal reflexes, pain, temperature sensation lost simultaneously, independently of, sensation losses, localized spine tenderness on examination, the back, is more pronounced, epidural tumors, confirm spinal tumor, spine x-ray, spinal ct, spine mri, lumbosacral spine mri, myelogram, an x-ray, ct scan after dye has been inserted, spinal fluid, needed to isolate the location, the tumor, a csf (cerebrospinal fluid examination normal, abnormal but nonspecific, cytology, cell studies, csf sometimes shows tumor cells, the results of an adh test, goal of treatment, reduce, prevent nerve damage from compression, the spinal cord, most important aspect of treatment, it be given quickly, unexplained back pain, cancer, taken seriously, corticosteroids, dexamethasone, reduce inflammation, swelling, temporarily reduce symptoms, surgery needed to relieve compression on the spinal cord, tumors, completely removed, in other cases, the tumor removed to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord, radiation therapy used, instead of, surgery, chemotherapy has not been developed that has proven effective against most spinal tumors, recommended physical therapy, interventions needed to improve muscle strength, to improve the ability to function independently, permanent neurologic losses occur, stress of illness eased by joining a support group whose members share common experiences, early diagnosis, leads to a better outcome, nerve damage, persist after surgery, permanent disability is likely, delay the development of major disability, delay death, permanent damage to nerves, disability from nerve damage, life-threatening spinal cord compression, history of cancer, suddenly develop severe back pain, new symptoms develop, symptoms worsen, treatment of spinal tumor.