Tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview of spinal cord neoplasms with a focus on location, histology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and nursing assessment and management.


METHODS
Published books and peer-reviewed articles.


CONCLUSIONS
Tumors of the spine and spinal cord are rare, and they can have grave implications for the patient. The key in the management of spinal cord tumors is their timely diagnosis and treatment to preserve function.


CONCLUSIONS
A thorough nursing assessment and timely intervention can have a positive impact on the outcome of patients with tumors of the spine and spinal cord.
Maher de Leon
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Department of Neurology/Division of Neurosurgery, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Chicago, IL, USA.
Schnell
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Rozental
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D006801:Humans; D009859:Oncology Nursing; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy