Primary spinal tumours

Primary spinal cord tumours are rare conditions that comprise 3% of all primary CNS tumours in adults. The present study analyses the clinical presentation, prognostic factors, radiological assessment, treatment, histological examination and their correlation with the outcome of these spinal tumours, in an urban setup of India. The study presents our single institution’s surgical experience and clinical outcomes on patients who have undergone surgical excision for spinal tumours. Methodology: This retrospective and prospective observational study was conducted among 36 patients admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery at Rabindranath Tagore Medical College and Associated Hospital, Udaipur, between May 2022 and September 2024. All patients were clinically evaluated along with preoperative and post-operative modified Nurick grading with 3 months of follow-up. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: Our study included 36 patients, mean age was 38.4 years. Of the participants, 13 (36.1%) were men and the remaining 23 (63.9%) were women. Motor Weakness was the most common symptom noted in all patients. The tumours were commonly seen in the thoracic region, 14 cases (38.9%). Schwannoma was the commonest lesion, and there was a male preponderance. Conclusion: Our study clearly demonstrates that surgical treatment of spinal tumours offers very good functional outcomes irrespective of the age of the patient or the neurological status.