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Spine Tumour
- Days In Hospital 3 days
- Outside Hospital Stay 7 days
- Success Rate 66%
Minimum Cost
$ 4000
Maximum Cost.
$ 8000
Overview of Spine Tumour in India
A spinal tumor is a growth (mass) of abnormal cells in or around your spinal cord or structure.
Your spine (backbone) is the long, flexible column of bones that protects your spinal cord, which starts at the base of your skull, and ends in your tail bone, which is part of your pelvis.
Your spinal cord is cylindrical and runs through the middle of your spine. The spinal cord runs from your brainstem (bottom of your brain) to your low back. The spinal cord contains nerve bundles and cells that send messages from your brain to the rest of your body and vice versa.
Spinal tumors exist in the following locations:
- Inside your spinal cord (intramedullary).
- In the tissues (meninges) covering your spinal cord (intradural-extramedullary).
- Between the meninges and the bones of your spine (extradural).
- Within the bony vertebrae of your spine.
- Spinal tumors can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). If a tumor is allowed to grow, it could cause damage to other structures in your spinal column.
Tumors that first develop on your spine or spinal cord are called primary spinal tumors. Metastatic or secondary spinal tumors grow when cancer from a different area of your body spreads to your spine. Metastatic spinal tumors are far more common than primary spinal tumors.
Types of Spine Tumour:
Astrocytoma: This is a tumor of the supportive cells inside of your spinal cord. There are many types of astrocytoma tumors- some are benign and some are malignant.
Chordoma: These are rare malignant tumors that form in your spine and skull. They often form in the base of your spine (sacrum) and your tailbone (coccyx).
Ependymoma: This is a tumor that forms in the lining of the spinal fluid passageways in the brain and spinal cord.
Glioblastoma: This is an aggressive malignant tumor that forms from a cell called astrocytes, which supports nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain.
Hemangioblastoma: This is a tumor that forms from blood vessels connected to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord).
Meningioma: This is a tumor of the tissue (meninges) that covers the spinal cord and brain. A meningioma is usually benign, but it can grow huge and can become life-threatening.
Neurofibroma: This is a benign tumor that is formed on nerves in the body which may include nerves in the spinal column. Neurofibromas usually occur in association with a genetic disorder.
Osteosarcoma: This is a type of bone cancer that can arise from the spine but is usually seen in the thigh and shin bones.
Schwannoma: This tumor forms from the cells surrounding the nerve fibers of the spinal cord, peripheral nervous system and cranial nerves. Although mostly benign, Schwannomas rarely become malignant.
Spinal hemangioma: This is a tumor formed by blood vessel tissues within your spinal column. Spinal hemangiomas are the most common primary spinal tumor and are typically benign.
Procedure:
Now you have a general idea of what to expect from spine tumour surgery:
Anesthesia: Anesthesia is given to the patient to help diminish pain sensation and irritation during the procedure. Anesthesia will numb the area where the procedure is performed.
Incision: An incision is made at the affected site of the spine from which the tumour needs to be removed. Flap length and extent depend on the type of procedure.
Tumour Exposure: The surgeon will then carefully dissect the surrounding structures and tissues including the muscles, so the tumour and relevant pieces of the bony spine may be accessed. The surgeon may use special retractors to hold the tissues apart, providing clear exposure to the surgical area.
Tumour Resection: The tumour is then resected (removed) along with some healthy tissue. Depending on the situation, other techniques for tumour resection can also be utilised.
Decompression: The tumor creates pressure on the surrounding nerves, which leads to symptoms of pain. Therefore, decompression is required to relieve the pressure on surrounding structures.
Spinal Stabilisation: In cases where the removal of the tumor would cause instability to the spine, the surgeon may perform spinal fusion. This means that the surgeon will use bone graft, screws, and rods to join and stabilise the affected vertebra.
Closure: Once the tumor has been removed and any spinal stabilisation has been done, the surgeon will close the incision using sutures.
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Cost of Spine Tumour in India
The cost of spine tumour surgery for Indian patients ranges from 3500 USD to 8000 USD. However, the price may depend on a patient's condition and if any more additional procedures are needed beyond tumor removal. The cost may vary depending on the hospital's facilities and the surgeon's expertise.
The estimated cost range for Spine Tumour Surgery in different cities in India:
|
City |
Min |
Max |
|
New Delhi |
$ 3500 |
$ 6500 |
|
Gurgaon |
$ 3500 |
$ 7000 |
|
Noida |
$ 3500 |
$ 6000 |
|
Chennai |
$ 3500 |
$ 6000 |
|
Mumbai |
$ 4500 |
$ 8000 |
|
Bangalore |
$ 3500 |
$ 6000 |
|
Kolkata |
$ 3000 |
$ 5000 |
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Indications of Spine Tumour:
Below are some potential symptoms post-spine tumor surgery:
- Pain
- Discomfort
- Weakness
- Numbness
- Decreased range of motion
- Bowel or bladder issues
- Fatigue
- Swelling
- Redness
- Drainage
- Stiffness of muscle
- Difficulty with balance and/or coordination
The diagnosis of a spinal tumour is established by correlating the tests with clinical findings. The clinician lets the accurate diagnosis drive surgery for the patient. The following diagnostic tests help establish a diagnosis.
X-ray
An x-ray provides a clear picture of bony spine, and demonstrates whether abnormalities are present with the bone. There is a change in the structure due to the mass of the tumour that has formed in the bony spine.
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging provides a clearer picture of the spine than x-rays, since it utilizes magnetic waves that provide a radar image of the spine. MRI provides a picture of soft tissues residing within the spine, which the tumour may also involve in question.
Biopsy
A biopsy is the most dependable method of establishing a diagnosis of cancer. Cells are removed from the tumour in a small tissue sample and studied in a laboratory setting to verify if cancerous cells present, or to determine the grade of the tumour.
Laboratory tests
Blood work is used to identify whether there are any circulating tumour markers in the blood, which may help identify the source of the tumours cells.
Risk Factors:
Infection
You can get a surgical site or a deep tissue infection in the following layers of your thoracic/lumbar/lumbosacral spine. This can occur immediately following the surgery or after a period of time.
Bleeding
Spinal Fusion surgery is among the major surgeries where there is a risk for bleeding, either during the surgery or after the closure that can cause further complications.
Nerve or Spinal cord Injury
The bones that make up the spine cover the spinal cord and the nerves going through it. Therefore, it is possible to injure the spinal cord or nerves during the procedure. This can lead to significant complications, including pain, numbness and paralysis.
Spinal Instability
When surgically removing large tumors from the spine, removal can sometimes lead to spinal instability that then requires a procedure to stabilize the spine.
Unfortunately, Pain or Discomfort
Although spine fusion surgery is meant to relieve pain, it is possible to have pain after surgery, whether that is the same pain or new pain due to other spinal disorders or complications.
Blood Clots
After surgery, immobility or lack of motion can lead to the formation of blood clots in the leg's blood vessels. Blood clots can travel to major organs, such as the brain, heart and lungs, with severe and even life-threatening complications.
Recurrence
Some high-grade tumors may recur after the procedure, introducing complications as part of the recovery.