Spinal Cord Tumours

Revised: Feb. 2004

1) Vertebral Body and Epidural Metastases

As clinically indicated.

Recurrence

  • reassess systemic disease
  • MRI of suspected region and limited MRI of the rest of the spine

2) Intradural Extramedullary

As clinically indicated.

Recurrence

  • MRI with Gd-DTPA.

3) Intramedullary

MRI every year or as clinically indicated.

Recurrence

  • MRI as above.