Common Condition
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A spinal tumor is an abnormal lump or growth that forms inside or around the bones of the spine or the spinal cord itself. It can press on nerves and cause pain or weakness; some tumors start in the spin, others spread from cancer somewhere else in the body.
Symptoms may vary depending on the location and severity of the condition:
Sudden deformity from tumor growth.
Difficulty controlling functions in advanced cases.
Weakness, numbness, or coordination loss.
Constant pain that worsens at night or with rest.
