Brain Tumors

Spinal Cord Tumors

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Signs and Symptoms

Tumors within the spinal cord generally cause detectable symptoms, while spinal tumors outside of the cord may develop for some time before symptoms emerge.  Common symptoms include:

• Back pain
• Cold sensation in the legs, feet or hands
• Loss of bowel control
• Loss of sensation, particularly in the legs
• Muscle weakness and difficulty walking
• Muscle contractions or spasms

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated June 20, 2007