Spinal Cord Tumor Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
pain control
taking control
warning signs
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Anatomy
Trusted Sites
Spinal Cord Tumor Definition
Common names:
  • Cancer Spinal Cord
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Tumor of the Spinal Cord
  • Tumor Spinal Cord
A person with a spinal cord tumor has a growth of abnormal cells near the spinal cord, which places pressure against the spinal cord. The pressure against the spinal cord interrupts the normal flow of information between the brain and the body. Images

A tumor is cancerous if it is capable of spreading to other parts of the body. Images

Continue to Spinal Cord Tumor Symptoms
View more Spinal cord and nerve disease topics
Related Topics:

Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Spinal Cord Tumor References: