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Spinal tumors are classified based on their location as extradural, intradural extramedullary, or intramedullary. The most common types are meningiomas, schwannomas, and astrocytomas. Meningiomas usually present with pain and motor deficits and have a good prognosis with complete resection. Schwannomas often cause radiculopathy or myelopathy and may be associated with neurofibromatosis. Surgical approaches depend on the tumor location and size, with posterior approaches most common but anterior or combined

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Sam Oluka

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