Editing Spinal tumor (section)

=== Medical examination ===
The diagnosis of spinal tumors is challenging, as the symptoms can be non-specific and often mimic more common and benign degenerative spinal diseases. A comprehensive medical examination is necessary to look for signs or symptoms that may point towards a more serious condition. This includes a complete [[Neurological examination|neurological exam]] focusing on any motor or sensory deficits.<ref name=":2" /> Patients with either benign degenerative spinal disease or spinal tumors often present with back pain. A patient with [[radiculopathy]] or [[myelopathy]] raises suspicion for a more serious condition.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Bilsky|first=Mark H.|date=2005-11-01|title=New therapeutics in spine metastases|journal=Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics|volume=5|issue=6|pages=831–840|doi=10.1586/14737175.5.6.831|pmid=16274340|s2cid=32071879|issn=1473-7175}}</ref>