Spinal tumours – classification, management + Surgery

Question 1

What is the classification of spinal tumours?

Answer 1

1. Extra-dural
2. Intramedullary
3. Extramedullary

Question 2

What is extradural?

Answer 2

The most common spinal rumours, arising within the vertebrae themselves

Majority are metastatic, there are a small proportion that are primary, both either benign or malignant

Some benign spinal tumours are associated to spinal deformities, such as Osteoid osteoma, and osteoblastoma that are often associated with scolio

Question 3

What are examples of extradural?

Answer 3

1. Chondroma
2. Osteoid osteoma
3. Osteoblastoma
4. Aneurysmal
5. Bone cyst
6. Giant cell tumour
7. Chordoma
8. Sarcoma
9. Multiple Myeloma
10. Plasmocitoma
11. Lymphoma