Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord

This chapter provides a detailed exploration of tumors of the spine and spinal cord. It covers a range of tumor types and lesions, including osteoid osteoma, osteoblastoma, osteosarcoma, osteochondroma, chondrosarcoma, hemangioma, eosinophilic granuloma, multiple myeloma, aneurysmal bone cyst, Ewing’s sarcoma, giant cell tumor, chordoma, spinal meningioma, schwannoma, neurofibroma, paraganglioma, ganglioneuroma, lipoma, dermoids, epidermoids, ependymoma, astrocytoma, hemangioblastoma, and lymphoma. It offers insights into their definition, epidemiology, pathology, molecular genetics, etiology, and clinical presentation. It further addresses staging and classification, diagnostic procedures, and various treatment options and considerations. The critical aspects of recurrence, follow-up, and prognosis are also discussed. This chapter serves to facilitate a well-structured approach to understanding and managing these tumors in the field of surgical neuro-oncology.