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Is Large Knot Like In Spine Means Cancer?

When I lean my head forward there is a large knot at the top left of my spine it does not hurt and I did go see a chiro and I was just scared it was cancer but he said from the X-rays it didn't look like that but he really didn't tell me what it could be I'm going to a reg dr on Monday and he said my neck is a little out of alignment so he adjusted me back and neck but I know one wont make a difference but I'm still worried
Fri, 13 Mar 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

If your doctor has examined you clinically and said that the know is due to a malalignment of the spinal vertebrae then most likely it is not a cancer. The spine is made up of many small bones aligned on top of each other. This is further supported by small discs in between any two vertebrae that provides cushioning to the bones.

It is best that you get a MRI scan of the concerned region done as a part of evaluation of the problem you are facing. MRI scan will give complete details and there is no ambiguity of the presence of any abnormal tumor or cancer. Any malalignment also requires a MRI scan to be studied in detail.

In conclusion, it is best to do a MRI scan of your spine in the region of the knot. This will show the malalignment in vertebrae and if there is any pressure on the spinal cord. Cancer of the spine will also be rule out by this way. Please do not worry.
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Is Large Knot Like In Spine Means Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. If your doctor has examined you clinically and said that the know is due to a malalignment of the spinal vertebrae then most likely it is not a cancer. The spine is made up of many small bones aligned on top of each other. This is further supported by small discs in between any two vertebrae that provides cushioning to the bones. It is best that you get a MRI scan of the concerned region done as a part of evaluation of the problem you are facing. MRI scan will give complete details and there is no ambiguity of the presence of any abnormal tumor or cancer. Any malalignment also requires a MRI scan to be studied in detail. In conclusion, it is best to do a MRI scan of your spine in the region of the knot. This will show the malalignment in vertebrae and if there is any pressure on the spinal cord. Cancer of the spine will also be rule out by this way. Please do not worry.