Spine Tumors: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease)

The pathogenesis of tumors of the spine, like the types of tumors, is very diverse.

Etiology (causes)

Biographic causes

  • Genetic burden from parents, grandparents – possible depending on tumor type.
  • Age – increasing age (incidence (frequency of new cases) of metastases (daughter tumors) increases).