Neoplasia Flashcards
1
Q
Where can neoplastic lesions be localized in the spinal cord?
A
Extra dural
Intradural-extramedullary
Intramedullary
2
Q
Examples of extra dural or intra-dural extramedullary neoplasias?
A
Nerve sheath tumor
Meningioma
Lymphoma
3
Q
Examples of intramedullar tumors?
A
Glioma
4
Q
What can be seen on radiographs?
A
Sometimes - advanced bone involvement with either a solitary or multiple distribution
5
Q
What are the most common tumours found on radiographs?
A
Osteosarcoma
Osteochondroma
Round cell tumor (e.g. multiple myeloma or lymphoma)
6
Q
What is often required to reach a diagnosis?
A
Advanced imaging modalities (CT, myelogram, MRI)
Blood tests
CSF/Urine - bence jones proteins
7
Q
In what other pathologies should you always think about neoplasia?
A
Spinal fractures
