Misdiagnosis of Underlying Causes of Spinal Cord Tumor
| About underlying conditions: With a diagnosis of Spinal Cord Tumor, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Spinal Cord Tumor. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Spinal Cord Tumor. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis |
Spinal Cord Tumor as a symptom: Conditions listing Spinal Cord Tumor as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions:
Underlying conditions discussion:
In a
small number of individuals, primary tumors may result from specific
genetic disease (e.g., neurofibromatosis, tuberous sclerosis) or from
exposure to radiation or cancer-causing chemicals.
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Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Brain and Spinal Tumors Information Page: NINDS
Last revision:
April 4, 2003
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