Neoplasms of the spinal canal

Last revised by Daniel J Bell on 20 Aug 2019

Neoplasms of the spinal canal encompass a range of tumors which arise from or involve the spinal cordtheca, and spinal nerves.

Pathology

These can be divided according to the tissue/structure of origin within the spinal canal. Tumors of vertebral bodies are discussed separately: see vertebral body tumors

Spinal cord (intramedullary)

See also the article on intramedullary spinal tumors

Intradural extramedullary

See also the article on intradural extramedullary spinal neoplasms

Cauda equina and filum terminale

See also the article on neoplasms of the cauda equina

See also

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