What Is Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Tumors
Tumors can grow pretty much anywhere on the body. While tumors are sometimes cancerous, they are usually benign and the vast majority will be harmless. In many cases, it is recommended to just leave the tumor where it is because it will usually not be doing any harm.
Even non-cancerous tumors can begin to cause problems if they grow too large, and or in awkward places. The growing mass of tissue can begin to put pressure on nearby organs and tissues, and this can begin to affect their ability to function. They can grow on the inside of the vertebrae, and this can result in lumbar spinal stenosis.
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