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A spinal cord tumor is anoncancerous or
cancerous growth thatdevelop within your spinalcanal or within the bones
of your spine.
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According to the location of tumorin the spine they are of two type :
Intramedullary tumorsExtramedullary tumors
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Symptoms of Spinal Cord Tumour
Difficulty walking Back pain Loss of sensation
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Loss of bowel orbladder function
Cold sensation in the legs,feet or hands
Muscle weakness
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Risk factors ??
Spinal Cord is most commonly seen in people with :
Von Hippel-Lindau diseaseNeurofibromatosis 2A prior history of cancer
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Treatment for Spinal cord tumour
SurgeryRadiation TherapyChemotherapy
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Spinal Cord Tumor Treatment
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Center for Brain and Spine ChennaiNew No. 10, Old no 11, Parameswari Nagar,
3rd Street, Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020, India
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