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Spinal tumors are abnormal tissue growths occurring within or surrounding the spinal cord and vertebral column. These tumors can vary in their location, origin, and whether they are benign or malignant. Accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment are essential, and Dr. Kamal Jindal specializes in comprehensive management of these complex conditions.
1. Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors
These rare tumors arise from within the spinal cord itself, often from glial or ependymal cells. Though typically benign, they can lead to significant neurological deficits.
Symptoms: Progressive weakness, numbness, sensory loss, and coordination difficulties. Treatment: Surgical removal remains the cornerstone, with adjunct radiation or chemotherapy when malignancy is present.
Note: Early diagnosis is key to preserving neurological function.
Located inside the dura but outside the spinal cord, these tumors include meningiomas and schwannomas.
Symptoms: Back pain, muscle weakness, and sensory disturbances.
Treatment: Microsurgical excision is often curative.
Prognosis: Favorable, especially with early intervention.
Arising outside the dura, these tumors can compress the spinal cord, often representing metastases from cancers such as breast, lung, or prostate.
Symptoms: Severe localized pain, progressive weakness, and loss of motor or sensory function.
Management: Depends on tumor type and extent—surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy may all be
used.
Involve the vertebrae and may be primary (e.g., osteosarcoma) or secondary (metastases).
Symptoms: Persistent pain, restricted motion, and neurological signs.
Treatment: Multi-modal, including surgical resection, radiation therapy, and systemic treatment.
The most common spinal tumors, resulting from the spread of systemic cancers.
Symptoms: Persistent or worsening back pain, neurological decline, and incontinence.
Treatment: Tailored approach involving decompression surgery, targeted therapy, and radiotherapy.
While not all spinal tumors are preventable, early detection through regular health checks, genetic counselling, and managing risk factors can improve outcomes.
