Diagnosis and staging of spine tumors.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2008.10.001.
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Abstract
Persistent axial pain with or without neurologic changes should prompt workup for a possible tumor of the spine. Metastatic disease is more predominant than primary tumors, but still needs adequate evaluation before any management. The various steps of evaluation, diagnosis, and staging are reviewed.
Medical subject headings
- Spinal Cord Neoplasms