title: Part II: spinal-cord neoplasms--primary tumours of the bony spine and adjacent soft tissues.
abstract: Primary tumours of the bony spine and adjacent soft tissues most frequently present with pain although neurological deficits and spinal deformity can be present too. Knowledge of the spectrum of lesions that can affect the bony spine and the surrounding soft tissues is crucial in directing appropriate investigation and treatment. Patients need individualised approaches and treatment plans in view of the variations in tumour aggressiveness, spinal level, location within the vertebral body or posterior elements, involvement of soft tissues and structures surrounding the vertebral column, neurological deficits, and spinal instability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Sansur
authors.forename: Nader
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pouratian
authors.forename: Aaron S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Dumont
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schiff
authors.forename: Christopher I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Shaffrey
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Shaffrey
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*