Spinal tumors are abnormal growths.
Most spinal tumors are extradural. Any type of tumor may occur in the spine, including lymphoma , leukemic tumors, myelomas, and others. A small percentage of spinal tumors occur within the spinal cord, most often consisting of ependymomas and other gliomas. The cause of primary spinal tumors is unknown. Some primary spinal tumors are associated with congenital or hereditary tendencies.