They are in no way intended to constitute medical advise. For medical advise a physician must, of course, be consulted. Management Meningiomas in the spinal canal are usually intradural and extramedullary. The extradural tumor may extend into the intervertebral foramen. The intradural tumors can occur at any location around the circumference of the spinal dura.
Most tumors tend to be lateral to the spinal cord, with ventrolateral being the most common site.
MRI usually gives all the information needed to plan a surgical procedure. Myelography with CT scan is usually not needed. Operation is indicated when there is pain or increasing neurological deficit. Radiation therapy has not been used. I prefer the prone position for all spinal tumors, including those in the cervical region.