Diagnostic Tests for Spinal Cord Tumor

Tests and diagnosis discussion for Spinal Cord Tumor: The first test to diagnose brain and spinal column tumors is a neurological examination. Special imaging techniques (computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography) are also employed. Laboratory tests include the EEG and the spinal tap. A biopsy, a surgical procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from a suspected tumor, helps doctors diagnose the type of tumor. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Brain and Spinal Tumors Information Page: NINDS

Last revision: April 4, 2003

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