Vertebral Tumors
"Surgery for vertebral tumors is usually very aggressive and complicated. If the resection is performed completely and en bloc, the success rates increase significantly."
DR. VICTOR RODRIGO PARADELLS
SPECIALIST. NEUROSURGERY DEPARTMENT
What is a spinal tumour?
Spinal tumours are abnormal growths of cells that occur in the spine. They may develop in the bones and their associated structures or within the spinal canal, where they can compress the spinal cord and nerves.
The most common vertebral tumour usually originates from neoplasms in other parts of the body that spread distantly. This is known as metastasis. The most frequent are from the prostate, breast, lung, and kidney.
Although the vertebral tumour sits on the bone, if it grows too large it can affect vertebral stability or fracture the bone, but it can also compress the nervous system, causing pain and/or neurological deficits. For these reasons, benign or malignant, they can be life-threatening.
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Symptoms of vertebral tumour
Bone tumours in the spine may cause local pain, typically worse at night. They are often particularly painful neoplasms. Spinal palpation at the level of the lesion often exacerbates the pain.
They can also cause symptoms similar to a herniated disc or canal stenosis, such as radicular pain (in the legs or arms), loss of sensitivity or alterations in sensitivity, reduced mobility, instability, etc. And in the most severe cases, loss of strength and sphincter control.
The most common symptoms are:
- Local pain that gets worse at night
- pain radiating to the legs or arms
- Loss of sensation, decreased mobility, unsteadiness, etc.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
If you suspect that you have any of the above symptoms,
you should consult a medical specialist for a diagnosis.
How is a spinal tumour diagnosed?
A suspicion of a vertebral tumour can be initiated by a simple radiological study; however, further investigation by CT scan and MRI is mandatory.
How is a spinal tumour treated?
Los tumores vertebrales se pueden tratar de diferentes maneras. Desde tratamiento conservador y realizar un seguimiento estrecho, hasta una cirugía agresiva con tratamiento oncológico adyuvante, pasando por quimio o radioterapia simple.
Suele darse el caso que tras una resección tumoral vertebral haga falta reemplazar el hueso por material de osteosíntesis con el fin de estabilizar la columna, con sustitutos de cuerpo, de disco etc.
Where do we treat it?
IN NAVARRA
Central Nervous System Tumors Area
of the Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra
In the Central Nervous System Tumors Area we offer maximum safety and efficiency in brain tumor surgery, being the first hospital with a high field magnetic resonance within the operating room.
We have a highly specialized team in the surgery of brain tumors, with more than 15 years of experience.
The individualized treatment of each case by an interdisciplinary team allows us to offer the best alternative to each patient.
Why at the Clinica?
- Integral evaluation of the patient.
- Cutting edge technology.
- Expert professionals who are a national reference.
Our team of experts in vertebral tumours
