Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Benign neoplasm of spinal cord
Serious
ICD-10: D33 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की हड्डी की गांठ · தமிழ்: முதுகுத் தண்டு கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · తెలుగు: వెన్నుపాము గడ్డ · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ডের টিউমার · मराठी: पाठीच्या कण्यातील गाठ · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુની ગાંઠ
About this condition
This is a non-cancerous tumor growing in or around the spinal cord, which carries nerve signals between the brain and body. Even benign spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems like weakness, numbness, or loss of bladder control by pressing on nerves. Early diagnosis through MRI scanning and neurosurgical consultation is important to prevent permanent nerve damage.
Common symptoms
back pain
numbness in legs
weakness in limbs
difficulty walking
bladder problems
bowel dysfunction
When to see a doctor: within 24-48 hours for neurological evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की हड्डी की गांठ · मेरुदंड की गांठ · स्पाइनल कॉर्ड की गांठ · रीढ़ में गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகுத் தண்டு கட்டி · முதுகெலும்பு கட்டி · ஸ்பைனல் கார்ட் கட்டி · முள்ளந்தண்டு கட்டி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಬೆನ್ನೆಲುಬು ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಸ್ಪೈನಲ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಗಡ್ಡೆ · ಬೆನ್ನಿನ ಗಡ್ಡೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నుపాము గడ్డ · వెన్నెముక గడ్డ · స్పైనల్ కార్డ్ గడ్డ · వెన్నుపూస గడ్డ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ডের টিউমার · স্পাইনাল কর্ডের টিউমার · মেরুদণ্ডে টিউমার · মেরুদণ্ডের মৃদু টিউমার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीच्या कण्यातील गाठ · मेरुदंडाची गाठ · स्पायनल कॉर्डची गाठ · पाठीची गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુની ગાંઠ · સ્પાઇનલ કોર્ડની ગાંઠ · કરોડામાં ગાંઠ · કરોડરજ્જુની હાનિરહિત ગાંઠ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Benign neoplasm of spinal cord?
back pain, numbness in legs, weakness in limbs, difficulty walking, bladder problems, bowel dysfunction.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24-48 hours for neurological evaluation
Is Benign neoplasm of spinal cord common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Benign neoplasm of spinal cord?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24-48 hours for neurological evaluation.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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