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Do spinal tumors show up on MRI?

  STEPS FOR DIAGONIZATION People with symptomatic spinal cord tumors often believe their back pain is the result of a recent or suspected injury . If you have back pain, especially if you have cancer, see your doctor. It is important to get medical attention. Your symptoms and medical history will be discussed with your doctor. Doctors also do a neurological examination to look for the following symptoms: Tenderness in the spine . Loss of pain and/or temperature sensation abnormal reactions. Weakness Your doctor will also order tests to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of spinal cancer. Most symptomatic spinal cord tumors must be removed . Surgery is usually done to remove the tumor. More treatment with radiation or chemotherapy may be recommended depending on the type of tumor and the outcome of the surgery . One of the following surgical treatment options may be included in the treatment plan . These tumors are located in or near the bones of the spine. Compared to traditio...