Nerve root neoplasm
Nerve root neoplasm
Definition
Benign and malignant neoplasms arising from one or more of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, or coccygeal nerve roots. The majority of these tumors are benign. Clinical manifestations may include pain, weakness and loss of sensation along the course of the involved nerve root. Large tumors may cause spinal cord compression.
Also known as neoplasm of nerve Root, neoplasm of the nerve Root, neoplasms, nerve Root, nerve root neoplasm (disease), nerve Root neoplasms, nerve Root tumor, nerve Root tumors, nerve Root tumour, nerve Root tumours, tumor of nerve Root, tumor of the nerve Root, tumour of nerve Root, tumour of the nerve Root — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nerve root | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |