OVERVIEW

Module 7: Spinal Tumours is organized by eccElearning.

Duration: 4 Months Access - expandable to 24 Months with subsequent Module purchases

Description:
This Module treats most of the rarely seen primary tumours, malignant as well as benign tumours such as osteoid osteoma, eosinophilic granuloma, giant cell tumours, aneurysmal bone cyst, Ewing Sarcoma, chondrosarcoma of the spine, as well as ependymoma and chordoma at the craniocervical junction and in the sacrum.

Different surgical technique issues are looked at for the different locations and neoplastic diseases like multiple myeloma are equally presented, as are intradural extramedullary spinal tumours.

A whole section is dedicated to the diagnosis, staging and surgical treatment of metastatic spine disease and its results.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the biology and pathophysiology of neoplastic conditions affecting the spinal column and associated neural structures.
• Enable case-based selection of appropriate imaging and laboratory diagnostic workup for patients presenting with primary and secondary neoplastic conditions of the • spinal column and associated neural structures
• Formulate evidence-based treatment strategies for primary and secondary neoplastic conditions of the spine in accordance with principles of stability, curative or • palliative intent and neoplastic aggression.