Spinal tumors comprise about 15% of all central nervous system tumors. These tumors typically are benign and cause symptoms primarily by compressing the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal tumors can be classified into 3 groups based on their locations—extradural, intradural-extramedullary, and intramedullary. Extradural tumors are the most common, are frequently metastatic, and occupy the vertebral body or structures outside the dura. Intradural extramedullary tumors are the second most common and originate from the leptomeninges or nerve roots. These tumors are located inside the dura but external to the spinal cord, as observed in meningiomas or neurofibromas. Intramedullary spinal cord tumors are the least common, representing 2% to 5% of spinal tumors. These tumors arise from the spinal cord itself, leading to the invasion and destruction of the gray and white matter. Ependymomas and astrocytomas are the most commonly encountered intramedullary spinal cord tumors, followed by hemangioblastomas. Other entities include lipomas, germ cell tumors, gangliogliomas, germinomas, lymphomas, and metastases. This activity reviews the presentation of spinal cord tumors and their causes, emphasizing the importance of an interprofessional team in their management.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29333
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Neuropathology (incl. Neuromuscular), Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Neurology