Most common cause of secondary tumors affecting spinal cord is from
Correct Answer: Secondaries from lungs
Description: (C) Secondaries from lungs # Secondary spinal cord tumors, which are more common, are metastases of cancer originating in another part of the body and thus are always cancerous. Metastases most commonly spread to the vertebrae from cancers that originate in the lungs, breasts, prostate gland, kidneys, or thyroid gland. Metastases compress the spinal cord or nerve roots from the outside. Lymphomas may also spread to the spine and compress the spinal cord.> Advanced prostate cancer can spread to other parts of the body, possibly causing additional symptoms. The most common symptom is bone pain, often in the vertebrae (bones of the spine), pelvis, or ribs. Spread of cancer into other bones such as the femur is usually to the proximal part of the bone. Prostate cancer in the spine can also compress the spinal cord, causing leg weakness and urinary and fecal incontinence. Spread to the lymph nodes can cause a swelling or lump, either under your arm or in another part of the body. If the lymph nodes in your armpit are affected, your hand and arm may swell. Secondary breast cancer in the bone can cause aching or pain in the affected bone. If the breast cancer has spread to your liver you may feel ill and tired. Women with secondary breast cancer in their lungs usually first notice a cough, or find that they get short of breath easily. If a secondary breast cancer develops in the brain, you may have headaches and feel sick. Secondary spinal cord tumors, which are more common, are metastases of cancer originating in another part of the body and thus are always cancerous. Metastases most commonly spread to the vertebrae from cancers that originate in the lungs, breasts, prostate gland, kidneys, or thyroid gland. Metastases compress the spinal cord or nerve roots from the outside. Lymphomas may also spread to the spine and compress the spinal cord. The liver is a common site for other gastrointestinal cancers to spread to, particularly colorectal cancer, resulting in so-called secondary deposits or metastatic cancer
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