(C72.0) Malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
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Diagnosis malignant neoplasm: spinal cord is diagnosed Men are 11.60% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
15 675 (14.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
14 902 (17.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm: spinal cord - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 50-54
Disease Features malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
Malignant neoplasm: spinal cord - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam and medical history
- Imaging tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, and/or myelogram
- Biopsy
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests
- Spinal tap (lumbar puncture)
- Blood tests
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Surgery to remove the tumor
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted drug therapy
- Stem cell transplant
- Pain management
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation
Malignant neoplasm: spinal cord - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease malignant neoplasm: spinal cord
Dizziness
(Vertigo, Lightheadedness, Giddiness, Faintness, Unsteadiness, Dazed, Spinning, Disorientation, Unbalanced, Foggy, Loss of balance, Uncoordinated, Confusion)
Dizziness is a sensation of feeling off-balance and lightheaded. It can range from mild to severe and can be accompanied by a feeling of spinning or swaying. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can be triggered by physical activity, changes in position, or lack of food or fluids. Symptoms can ...
Muscle weakness
(Aching muscles, Lack of strength, Muscular fatigue, Decreased muscle power, Reduced muscle tone, Muscle exhaustion, Muscle debility, Lack of muscle control, Lack of muscular coordination, Loss of muscle strength)
Muscle weakness is a decrease in the strength of the muscles that can lead to difficulty in performing everyday tasks. It can manifest in a variety of ways, including fatigue, difficulty walking, and reduced range of motion. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of med...
Backache
(Back pain, Dorsalgia, Lumbago, Sciatica, Thoracic pain, Lumbar strain, Spinal pain, Sacroiliac pain, Muscle spasm, Osteoarthritis pain)
Backache is a common symptom of musculoskeletal pain, usually felt as an ache or stiffness in the lower back. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can range from mild to severe. Common causes of backache include poor posture, muscular strain, injury, or overuse. Symptoms can include pain in the...
Dissociated sensory loss
(Dissociated sensory deficit, Partial sensory loss, Differential sensory loss, Discontinuous sensory loss, Segmental sensory loss, Loss of sensation, Asymbolia, Partial anesthesia, Sensory disconnection)
Dissociated sensory loss is a neurological symptom characterized by the loss of sensation in a specific area of the body, while other areas remain unaffected. It is often caused by damage to the nerve pathways that transmit sensory information from the affected area. Symptoms typically include a lac...
Scoliosis
(Spinal curvature, Curvature of the spine, Lateral curvature of the spine, Abnormal curvature of the spine, Side-to-side curvature of the spine, Lateral spinal deviation, Asymmetrical spinal curvature, Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine)
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways in an "S" or "C" shape instead of its normal straight line. It can develop in childhood or adolescence and is characterized by uneven shoulders, a tilted pelvis, and a raised or lowered hip. It can also cause pain, fatigue, and respiratory pro...
Pain in the spine
(Ache in the spine, Spinal discomfort, Spinal soreness, Spinal tenderness, Spinal agony, Spinal ache, Spinal pain, Spinal distress, Spinal hurt, Spinal uneasiness)
Pain in the spine is a common symptom that can present in various ways. It may start as a dull ache in the lower back that gradually worsens over time. It can be localized to one area or radiate to other parts of the body. It can be a shooting, stabbing, or burning sensation. It can be aggravated by...
Gait disorders
(Gait disturbances, Gait abnormalities, Walking problems, Gait instability, Gait imbalance, Gait impairment, Gait dysfunction, Gait abnormality, Gait irregularity, Gait difficulty)
Gait disorders are impairments in walking that can range from mild to severe. Symptoms can include an unsteady walk, shuffling, tripping, or dragging one foot. Gait disorders may be caused by a variety of conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, traumatic brain injury, multiple scl...