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Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges
Serious
ICD-10: C70 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रीढ़ की झिल्ली का कैंसर · தமிழ்: முதுகெலும்பு மூளைக்கவச புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಮೆನಿಂಜಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: వెన్నుపాము మెనింజెస్ క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: মেরুদণ্ডের মেনিনজেস ক্যান্সার · मराठी: पाठीच्या कण्यातील कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: કરોડરજ્જુ મેનિન્જેસ કેન્સર
About this condition
This is a rare cancer affecting the protective membranes (meninges) covering the spinal cord. It can cause progressive neurological symptoms like pain, numbness, or weakness as the tumor grows and presses on the spinal cord. Early diagnosis and treatment with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy is critical to preserve nerve function.
Common symptoms
back pain
numbness in limbs
difficulty walking
weakness in legs
bladder problems
bowel dysfunction
When to see a doctor: immediately
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रीढ़ की झिल्ली का कैंसर · मेनिन्जेस का ट्यूमर · स्पाइनल कैंसर · रीढ़ की हड्डी का कैंसर |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முதுகெலும்பு மூளைக்கவச புற்றுநோய் · மெனின்ஜஸ் கட்டி · முதுகெலும்பு புற்றுநோய் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಮೆನಿಂಜಸ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಬೆನ್ನುಹುರಿ ಗೆಡ್ಡೆ · ಸ್ಪೈನಲ್ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | వెన్నుపాము మెనింజెస్ క్యాన్సర్ · వెన్నెముక క్యాన్సర్ · స్పైనల్ ట్యూమర్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মেরুদণ্ডের মেনিনজেস ক্যান্সার · স্পাইনাল টিউমার · মেরুদণ্ডের ক্যান্সার |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पाठीच्या कण्यातील कर्करोग · मेनिन्जेसचा कर्करोग · पाठीचा ट्यूमर |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કરોડરજ્જુ મેનિન્જેસ કેન્સર · સ્પાઇનલ ટ્યુમર · કરોડરજ્જુનો કેન્સર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges?
back pain, numbness in limbs, difficulty walking, weakness in legs, bladder problems, bowel dysfunction.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately
Is Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of spinal meninges?
Severity is classified as Serious. immediately.
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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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