Treatment for Spinal Tumors

Spinal tumors are abnormal growths that can develop within or around the spinal cord and may be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign). They can originate in the spine or spread from other parts of the body. Dr. Sina Rajamand offers advanced treatment for spinal tumors at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno, NV.

Spinal tumors are categorized based on their location:

Intradural-Extramedullary: Tumors within the dura but outside the spinal cord, making up about 40% of spinal tumors.
Intramedullary: Tumors growing inside the spinal cord, occurring in about 5% of cases.
Extradural: Tumors located outside the dura, accounting for about 55% of spinal tumors.

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Spine Cancer Types

Spinal tumors can be either malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) and are classified based on their location relative to the spinal cord. While spinal tumors are less common than brain tumors, which are the most frequent type of nervous system cancer, they can still pose significant health challenges. Spinal tumors often arise from cancers that have metastasized (spread) from other parts of the body.

Reno Spine Tumor Surgery

Treatment for malignant spinal tumors often involves a combination of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The effectiveness of these treatments can vary depending on the type of tumor, and some tumors may not respond well to these therapies. In such cases, surgical intervention may be necessary.

Surgical removal of spinal tumors can be complex, particularly if the tumor is located near vital nerve branches or other critical structures. In some instances, additional spinal repair procedures, such as spinal decompression or spinal fusion, may be required to stabilize the spine after tumor removal.

Dr. Sina Rajamand at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno, NV, provides expert care for spinal tumors. After a thorough diagnostic evaluation, Dr. Rajamand will discuss the most appropriate treatment plan for your specific condition. If you are facing a spinal tumor or cancer contact Dr. Sina Rajamand for a comprehensive treatment approach.

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