Thoracic Tumors

Although rare, spinal tumors do occur. They can be malignant or benign. They can be dangerous because of the possibility of compression of the spinal canal which could lead to paralysis.
Some benign tumors include:
-osteochondroma
-osteoblastoma
-giant cell tumors
-hemangioma
Some malignant tumors include
-plasmacytoma
-Ewing's sarcoma
-lymphoma
-chondrosarcoma
-chondroma
Diagnosis can be mad through x-rays and a CT or MRI can provide further detail. Treatment could be surgical or non surgical using bracing, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or embolyzation.