Spine Tumors
Many types of tumors can occur in the spinal column outside of the spinal cord.
Examples: metastasis (cancer in other parts of the body that can spread to the spine), meningioma, schwannoma, neurofibroma, osteosarcoma, lymphoma
Some tumors can be benign and be observed with regular imaging.
Some tumors can be treated with needle biopsy and chemo/radiation alone.
Some tumors grow to compress the spinal cord and nerves causing symptoms and can require surgery. Depending on the location, it can cause symptoms such as back pain, weakness, numbness, or bowel/bladder issues.
Treatments
Every case is unique, and treatment will be tailored to the patient with a multi-disciplinary approach in consultation with Tumor Board while preserving best quality of life.
Meet Dr. Lee
Dr. Michaela Lee is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise in complex spine and cerebrovascular surgery. She completed her residency and an enfolded complex spine fellowship at The George Washington University Medical Center, followed by advanced training in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Peter Nakaji.
After helping establish an academic neurosurgery department with Dr. Nakaji, she continues their partnership at Scottsdale Neurosurgery Specialists, where she is dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-focused spinal care.
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