What are the symptoms of Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor?

Symptoms of Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor are: (1) Difficulty in walking. (2) Difficulty standing up from sitting position. (3) Numbness or abnormal sensation. (4) Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin. (5) Weakness in arms or legs. (6) Numbness of the fingers. (7) Leg or foot numbness. (8) History of cancer. (9) Arm numbness. (10) Back pain

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What is Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor?

Intramedullary tumors are rare and develop from cells inside the spinal cord. The growth rate and aggressiveness of the tumor depend on its type and behavior. Both non-cancerous and cancerous tumors can be very dangerous, so prompt medical attention is essential.

Typical Symptoms of Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor

Difficulty in walking
Difficulty standing up from sitting position
Numbness or abnormal sensation
Tingling or prickling sensation of the skin
Weakness in arms or legs
Numbness of the fingers
Leg or foot numbness
History of cancer

Diagnostic Questions for Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Is walking difficult for you?
Is it hard for you to get up from a chair by yourself?
Do you feel any numbness or altered sensation?
Do you feel tingling without touching your skin?
Do your arms or legs feel weak?

Treatment of Spinal Cord Intramedullary Tumor

The initial treatment often involves surgical removal of the tumor. This may be followed by other treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy depending on tumor type and location.

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References

Wein, S., Chieng, R., Knipe, H., & et al. (2023). Intramedullary spinal tumors. Radiopaedia.org. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from https://radiopaedia.org/articles/19260
https://radiopaedia.org/articles/intramedullary-spinal-tumours?lang=us
Das, J. M., Hoang, S., & Mesfin, F. B. (2023, April 24). Intramedullary spinal cord tumors. In StatPearls https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442031/. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK442031/

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