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  2. Spinal tumor - Wikipedia

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    Spinal cord compression is commonly found in patients with metastatic malignancy. [10] Back pain is a primary symptom of spinal cord compression in patients with known malignancy. [11] Back pain may prompt a bone scan to confirm or exclude spinal metastasis. Rapid identification and intervention of metastatic spinal cord compression is ...

  3. Spinal cord compression - Wikipedia

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    Emergency radiation therapy (usually 20 grays in 5 fractions, 30 grays in 10 fractions or 8 grays in 1 fraction) is the mainstay of treatment for malignant spinal cord compression. It is very effective as pain control and local disease control.

  4. Cervical spondylotic myelopathy - Wikipedia

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    Spinal tumors can be classified into primary tumours or metastatic tumours which originate from or disseminate to the site of compression, respectively. As the tumours surrounding the spinal column grow in size, the spinal canal is narrowed and therefore results in pressure to be exerted directly on the spinal cord and nerve roots. [15]

  5. Spinal disease - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms for spinal tumors may vary due to factors such as the type of tumor, the region of the spine, and the health of the patient. Back pain is the most common symptom and it can be a problem if the pain is severe, has a time frame that lasts longer than it would for a normal injury, and becomes worse while laying down or at rest.

  6. Metastasis - Wikipedia

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    The tumor in the lung is then called metastatic breast cancer, not lung cancer. Metastasis is a key element in cancer staging systems such as the TNM staging system, where it represents the "M". In overall stage grouping, metastasis places a cancer in Stage IV. The possibilities of curative treatment are greatly reduced, or often entirely ...

  7. Bone metastasis - Wikipedia

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    Bone metastasis, or osseous metastatic disease, is a category of cancer metastases that result from primary tumor invasions into bones. Bone-originating primary tumors such as osteosarcoma , chondrosarcoma , and Ewing sarcoma are rare; the most common bone tumor is a metastasis. [ 1 ]

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  9. Nerve sheath tumor - Wikipedia

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    Spinal and peripheral nerve sheath tumors may lead to a variety of symptoms depending on tumor type, location, and severity, though they do share some symptoms. [1] Some common findings for all nerve sheath tumors include: Pain [1] [6] Numbness [6] Tingling [6] Burning sensation [6] Weakness [6] Visible or palpable mass [6]