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Intramedullary Spinal Tumors
Expert diagnosis and advanced treatment pathways for intramedullary spinal tumors, prioritized for your recovery.
CONSULT A SPECIALISTIntramedullary Spinal Tumors
Understanding Intramedullary Spinal Tumors
Intramedullary spinal tumors are tumors arising within the spinal cord itself. These tumors can interfere with nerve signal transmission and may progressively damage spinal cord tissue.
Introduction
Intramedullary spinal tumors are tumors arising within the spinal cord itself. These tumors can interfere with nerve signal transmission and may progressively damage spinal cord tissue.
Common Symptoms
- Progressive weakness in limbs
- Sensory loss or numbness
- Chronic neck or back pain
- Balance and coordination problems
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction
Treatment Options
- MRI spinal cord imaging
- Microsurgical tumor excision
- Radiation therapy for residual tumors
- Neurological rehabilitation and physiotherapy
- Long-term follow-up imaging and care
Recovery & Outlook
Early surgical intervention improves neurological preservation. Recovery depends on tumor location, size, and extent of spinal cord involvement.
