Nerve Root Neoplasm

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** Benign and malignant neoplasms arising from one or more of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, or coccygeal nerve roots. The majority of these tumors are benign. Clinical manifestations may include pain, weakness and loss of sensation along the course of the involved nerve root. Large tumors may cause spinal cord compression.

**Synonyms:** - Neoplasm of Nerve Root - Neoplasm of the Nerve Root - Neoplasms, Nerve Root - Nerve Root Neoplasms - Nerve Root Tumor - Nerve Root Tumors - Tumor of Nerve Root - Tumor of the Nerve Root