Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-5 | Issue-11 | 453-458
Review Article
Spinal Tumors- A Case Series of 5 Cases with Clinicopathological Review
Nitika kumari, Sai Sudha, Mary Lily
Published : Nov. 9, 2020
Abstract
Background: Spinal tumors are tumors that can occur within or adjacent to the spinal cord. It can be primary tumors or secondary/ metastatic tumors. Primary tumors of the spine are rare and most of these lesions are asymptomatic. Primary spinal cord tumors account for 2 to 4 percent of all primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Spinal tumors are classified based on their location as extradural and intradural. Intradural tumors can be intramedullary spinal cord tumors (IMSCT) or intradural extramedullary (IDEM). Objective: To review the clinicopathological features of 5 histologically confirmed spinal tumor cases. Material & Methods: This study includes 5 cases of spinal tumors diagnosed by histopathological examinations. Result: Out of 5 cases we got 2 meningiomas, 1 spinal angiolipoma,1 schwannoma, and 1 myxopapillary ependymoma. Conclusion: The study can contribute to epidemiologic knowledge of Spinal cord tumors