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Scientists don't know what causes these tumors, although the noncancerous growths may be hereditary or present since birth.
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What has the author Johan L Slooff written?
Johan L. Slooff has written: 'Primary intramedullary tumors of the spinal cord and filum terminale' -- subject(s): Spinal cord, Tumors
What is the spinal condition where spinal cord grows and tightens the spinal cord?
Tethered Spinal Cord is a condition where the spinal cord is attached to the spinal column and that causes the cord to become stretched.
How are spinal cord tumors prevented?
.early detection of cancer in other organs may prevent spinal cord tumors. Lifestyle changes, as stopping smoking, to lower the risk of the development of other types of cancer, may also help.
For what spinal cord disorders is laminectomy prescribed?
Laminectomy is used for metastatic tumor invasion of the spinal cord (which causes compression), and for narrowing of the spinal cord (a condition called spinal stenosis.)
What causes CSF to move up the spinal cord?
the signal cord
Health information about the spinal cord?
the spine has many heath problems such as tumors,and inflammatory diseases
What are treatments for spinal cord tumors?
.Surgery is usually the first step in treating benign and malignant tumors. radiation and chemotherapy treatments may be effective. pain relievers and cortisone drugs to lessen swelling around the tumor, and ease pressure on the spinal cord.
What is spinal mendenjidas?
spinal MENINGITIS is a bacterial disease that attacks the spinal cord. it causes inflammation of the membranes enclosing the spinal cord. it is especially fatal in infants and young children.
What is the purpose of radiosurgery?
Radiosurgery is used to treat small brain and spinal cord tumors. This procedure can save your life and is important for those who need to get rid of their tumors.
Does Multiple Sclerosis causes lesions in the spinal cord?
yes
What are meningiomas?
Meningioma's are tumors in the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Most meningioma's are benign though they can rarely be cancerous.
What are the demographics of spinal cord injuries?
10,000 new.(SCIs) occur each year in the United States. The typical patient.is a man between the ages of 19 and 26, injured in a motor vehicle accident (about 50% of all SCIs), a fall (20%), an act of violence (15%), or a sporting accident (14%).
