Epidural spinal tumors in children

Abstract

Extradural spine tumors in the pediatric population are a relatively rare occurrence and constitute a heterogeneous group of pathologies. Management is dictated by both specific tumor pathology, as well as the severity of neurologic symptoms at presentation. Because of their rarity, management of spinal cord compression (SCC) secondary to epidural spinal tumors in children remains controversial and includes decompressive and resective surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of the three. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006.