Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumours
This spine surgery lecture covers the epidemiology of the most common intramedullary spinal cord tumours, the clinical features of intramedullary spinal tumours, diagnostic options as well as differential diagnosis.
Lecturer: Marcel Ivanov, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCS, FAANS
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
DOI: 10.28962/01.3.142
Ref.ID: 7_18_ivanov
What you will cover in this lecture
Intramedullary spinal cord tumours are rare. Surgery is the gold standard treatment for most intramedullary tumours. Surgical GTR is possible in most ependymomas, hemangioblastomas, cavernomas and some astrocytomas (pielocytic). Advances in imaging and surgical technique have led to removal of many tumours, with high success and low morbidity - experience counts! Recurrence rate depends on histology and degree of tumour excision - requires long follow-up.
Learning Objectives
- To obtain knowledge about the epidemiology, outcomes and prognosis of intramedullary tumours
- To become familiar with their clinical features
- To become familiar with principles of the surgical technique and equipment
- To be able to identifiy and manage complications
Target Groups
Lecture Presentation
Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumours
Includes:
- Online Lecture Presentation
- Pre- and Post- Learning Assessments
- Additional Learning Materials (Standard Package only)
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Q: What is an eccElearning Lecture like?
A: Each Lecture includes the Lecture Presentation, Additional Learning Resources, Pre-Learning Quiz and Lecture Assessment.
Each Spine Surgery Lecture is viewed online in video format and lasts from 20-45 minutes. The Lectures contain relevant additional learning resources (book chapters, research papers, surgical videos, master lecture videos, case reports, review articles, etc.), which are presented in context and viewable immediately for your convenience.
Q: How much time will a Lecture take?
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Q: What courses does eccElearning provide?
A: We have the Diploma in Spine Surgery with Modules individually purchasable, lecture bundles, an Endoscopic Spine Surgery Programme, a Residents' Spine Programme, and Spine Surgery Specialist Certificates in Radiology and Physiotherapy.
