A spinal tumor is one of the common concerns noticed among individuals of different age groups. Whether you suspect you have a spinal tumor or you are diagnosed with one, it’s essential to be aware of the same in all ways. Most importantly, you should know about the types of spinal tumors as each has a different factor or why it happens.
Types of Spinal Tumor
- Primary spinal tumors: Primary means the initiating point; It means the spinal tumor starts from the spinal column and can begin from the discs, nerves, bones, or other spine elements. Primary spinal tumors are not cancerous, and their prevalence rate is higher in younger people. The different types of spinal tumors are:
- Hemangiomas
- Multiple Myeloma
- Osteosarcomas
- Secondary spinal tumors (metastatic tumors): Secondary tumor means the growth started from somewhere else and reached the spine. Moreover, such cancer types can spread quickly in the body, growing extremely fast. Cancerous cells occur from the breast, lung, and prostate, and later they can spread themselves to the spine.
How do spinal tumors vary depending on the location?
The type of spinal tumor also varies depending on the location. The types of tumor based on the locations are:
Extradural Tumor
Extradural tumor growth occurs on the outer protective layer of the spine called an epidural tumor (extradural tumor). Such tumors can spread from one part of the body to another.
Intradural-Extramedullary Tumor
An Intradural-extramedullary is present inside the dura, which is present on the outer layer, and then it begins to grow over the spinal cord, which is on the outside. Such tumors are benign, and their growth is slow. Moreover, it can lead to pain and weakness. It can include the tumor-like:
- Meningiomas
- Nerve sheath tumors
Schedule your initial consultation
Make sure that you schedule your initial consultation with the doctor to understand the issue better and what sort of treatment will work the best for you.
