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What is Cauda Equina Tumor?
These are tumors that develop within and below the lumbar spine and involve the "cauda equina" which is a bundle of nerve roots located at the lower end of the spinal cord. These tumors may originate from the lumbar spine or may have spread from other parts of the body. They are diagnosed with MRIs and CT scans after patients come to the physicians with pain and sometimes limb weakness or abnormal sensations.
Typical Symptoms of Cauda Equina Tumor
Often have a sudden need to pass urine in the past one month
Frequent urination
Numbness or tingling in the toes
Waking up at least twice a night to pass urine
Pain in the arms and/or legs
Feeling down
Needing to pass urine again, despite just passing less than 2 hours ago
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Cauda Equina Tumor
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have sudden, strong urges to rush to the toilet to urinate?
Are you urinating more frequently than usual?
Do your toes feel numb or tingly?
Do you wake up frequently at night to urinate?
Do your arms and/or legs hurt?
Treatmentof Cauda Equina Tumor
Treatment options sometimes include surgery performed by a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon, chemotherapy or immunotherapy (depending on tumor type) given by a medical oncologist and radiotherapy (depending on location, tumor type, and prior radiation history) given by a radiation oncologist. All three specialists may play a role in managing this tumor type. .
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References
Tessitore E, Cabrilo I, Boex C, Schaller K. Cauda equina tumor surgery: how I do it. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2012 Oct;154(10):1815-20. doi: 10.1007/s00701-012-1456-4. Epub 2012 Aug 25. PMID: 22922977.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00701-012-1456-4
Conus and Cauda Equina Tumors - PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28722908/
Tumors of The Conus and Cauda Equina - Medscape
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/251302-overview
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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