Spinal cord tumors are often benign. Malignant tumors are much more rare. They can be primary or metastatic.
Primary tumors start in the spinal cord tissue itself. Metastatic tumors spread to the spine from other parts of the body, usually through the bloodstream.
Primary spinal cord tumors are rare. These grow from the cells in the spinal cord or within its membranes and coverings. They include:
AstrocytomaOligodendrogliomaEpendymoma
Primary spinal cord tumors are rare. These grow from the cells in the spinal cord or within its membranes and coverings. They include:
AstrocytomaOligodendrogliomaEpendymoma