Spinal Cord Tumor
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A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue inside or around the spinal cord, the structure that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It can be of different types and can compress the nearby nerve structures.
Common symptoms: back or neck pain that doesn't ease off, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, changes in sensation and, in some cases, problems controlling the bladder or the bowel.
When should you see a doctor? If there is persistent pain accompanied by weakness, progressive numbness, or changes in bladder and bowel control, a prompt evaluation is advisable.
Which specialist treats it? The neurosurgeon is the professional who studies spinal cord lesions and defines the most appropriate management for each case.
Data on 394 doctors who treat spinal cord tumor
Which specialist treats spinal cord tumor?
Spinal cord tumors are treated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in nervous system and spinal cord surgery. See this specialist if you have weakness, persistent back pain, or changes in sensation in your limbs.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in spinal cord tumor
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Nava Fuentes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Javier Hernández
Dr. Alberto Martinez Matuk
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Pedro Silva Sanchez
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Luis Alberto Mendez Mendez
Dr. Hector Carlos Carrizales Torres
Dr. Luis Miguel Garza Huerta
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Frequently asked questions
What is spinal cord tumor?
A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue inside or around the spinal cord, the structure that transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body. It can be of different types and can compress the nearby nerve structures.
Which doctor treats spinal cord tumor?
Spinal cord tumors are treated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in nervous system and spinal cord surgery. See this specialist if you have weakness, persistent back pain, or changes in sensation in your limbs.