An Intramedullary mass is a tumor affecting the spinal cord. The term intra medullary explains that the tumor mass is formed from the cells present in the spinal cord. And they can be nerve cell tumors like glioma, ependymomas, or astrocytomas. Intramedullary masses cause neurological complications and pain. With advanced tumors, one may have paralysis and lifelong disabilities.
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MRI spine shows intramedullary mass. Is it a cyst or malignancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an MRI of the thoracic spine and it showed an intramedullar mass at level T4. I was told it is likely to be a cyst and is not malignant. However, everything I have read online says that intramedullar lesions are almost always malignant and cysts are rare or maybe evidence of MS, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you attach the MRI images and upload it so that I can review them? Read Full »
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