There may be problems with motor skills and abilities.
These are called primary spinal tumors.
Types of malignant spinal tumors include:
Tumors that grow large enough can result in spinal misalignments and deformities.
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Vascular disorders cause abnormalities in blood vessels that can form spinal cord lesions.
In many cases, these congenital conditions do not cause symptoms.
Based on the findings, other tests may be performed to narrow the possible causes.
Among the examples:
Physical therapy may be able to help restore function after treatment and initial recovery.
Spinal lesions are commonly spotted on imaging tests.
The treatment varies by the diagnosed causes.
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