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Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors Overview by mutalim is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Intramedullary spinal cord tumors arise from cells within the spinal cord and account for 2-4% of central nervous system tumors. They are difficult to diagnose initially due to nonspecific back pain symptoms. Early diagnosis is important for optimal surgical outcomes, as surgical removal can be curative for most tumors if performed before neurological deficits develop irreversibly. Surgery aims for gross total resection but outcomes depend on tumor type, location, and preoperative neurological state.
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- mutalim
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- EN