View Spinal Schwannoma Tumor Pictures

View Spinal Schwannoma Tumor Pictures. A schwannoma, also known as a neuroma, is a benign tumor that develops in the protective sheathing surrounding the nerve cells. However, even a benign tumor may need to be removed if it's putting pressure on the nerves and spinal cord.

Advanced in radiologic and surgical techniques have brought about better surgical results.

Currently, no causative factors have been identified for spinal schwannoma. Spinal schwannomas are schwannomas arising from nerves within the spinal canal. Metastatic spinal tumors are those that have spread to the spine from other areas of the body. Spinal cystic schwannoma, an mri evaluation.