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. 2020 Nov 18;7(Suppl 1):i54-i61.
doi: 10.1093/nop/npaa058. eCollection 2020 Nov.

Metastatic spine oncology: symptom-directed management

Lisa Marie Ruppert  1   2 , Julia Reilly  1   2
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Metastatic spine oncology: symptom-directed management

Lisa Marie Ruppert et al. Neurooncol Pract. .

Abstract

Spinal tumors pose significant treatment challenges for the physicians treating them. Understanding the location of the tumor within the intramedullary, intradural extramedullary, or extradural (epidural) space is not only critical in determining a differential diagnosis but may also provide important information about current and future neurologic deficits. Despite significant advances in the treatment of spinal tumors over the past few decades, these patients may still experience significant symptoms related to the tumor or its treatment, such as pain, weakness, impaired sensation, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. Treatment of spinal tumors should involve a multidisciplinary team of neuro-oncologists, spine surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, physiatrists, and pain specialists to provide comprehensive oncologic management, while optimizing the patient's functional status and quality of life.

Keywords: epidural spinal cord compression; rehabilitation; spinal metastases; spinal tumors.

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