Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord
Emergency
ICD-10: C72 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की हड्डी का कैंसर · தமிழ்: முதுகுத் தண்டு புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: వెన్నుపాము క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ডের ক্যান্সার · मराठी: पाठीच्या कण्यामधील कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુનું કેન્સર
About this condition
A cancerous tumor in the spinal cord can press on nerves and cause severe back pain, limb weakness, and loss of sensation or bladder control. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention to prevent permanent nerve damage. Specialized neurosurgical treatment is essential.
Common symptoms
back pain
weakness in limbs
numbness or tingling
loss of bladder control
difficulty walking
paralysis
muscle stiffness
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की हड्डी का कैंसर · स्पाइनल कॉर्ड ट्यूमर · मेरुदंड का कैंसर · रीढ़ की गांठ |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகுத் தண்டு புற்றுநோய் · முதுகெலும்பு கட்டி · ஸ்பைனல் கார்ட் கேன்சர் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಸ್ಪೈನಲ್ ಕಾರ್ಡ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నుపాము క్యాన్సర్ · వెన్నుపాము కణితి · స్పైనల్ కార్డ్ క్యాన్సర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ডের ক্যান্সার · স্পাইনাল কর্ড টিউমার · সুষুম্নাকাণ্ডের ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीच्या कण्यामधील कर्करोग · स्पाइनल कॉर्ड कर्करोग · मेरुदंडाची गाठ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુનું કેન્સર · સ્પાઇનલ કોર્ડ ગાંઠ · કરોડરજ્જુનું કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord?
back pain, weakness in limbs, numbness or tingling, loss of bladder control, difficulty walking, paralysis.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of spinal cord?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately.
Related conditions
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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