The Spanish singer was diagnosed with a bone tumor in the lower area of his back, which causes him mobility problems in addition to strong pain.
In the last hours it was known that the singer Julio Iglesias suffers Osteoblastomaa Osteolithic tumor (formed by bone tissue) that in most cases is usually benign, although, that does not imply that it does not attack the bones and be painful, especially if it is found in the spine as in the case of the artist.
As indicated by the Spanish Association against Cancer, it is “a benign tumor that creates bone and osteoid tissue.”
Meanwhile, according to the document tumors and benign bone cysts, of the MSD manual: “Benigno means that it is not cancerous and, in general, never or rarely spreads other areas of the body. However, It can cause problems because it can weaken the bones, affect the movement of the joints or destroy the nearby healthy tissue “.
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What is osteoblastoma, the disease that affects the health of Julio Iglesias
These tumors are very rare and usually appear in the spine but also in the legs, hands and feet. According to experts, the most common location of this type of injury “is commonly found on the dorsal face of long vertebrae and bones.”
Meanwhile, approximately 40% is located in the column, generally affecting the posterior vertebral structures.
This location, they point out from the association against cancer, “can be associated with scoliosis and neurological symptoms”, hence the importance of detecting it in time to treat it.
To diagnose osteoblastomas, specialists perform radiographs and other diagnostic tests by the image such as computerized tomography (CT) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), while “to confirm the diagnosis of osteoblastoma, in addition, a tissue sample is taken and examined by microscope (biopsy),” said the experts.
Symptoms of an osteoblastoma
The reality is that many of the benign tumors are painless and usually go unnoticed, however, there are also cases in which they can cause bone pain that can become very intense.
From the Mayo Clinic, they report that the signs and symptoms of the most frequent backbone tumors are:
- Back pain in the tumor area.
- Back pain that radiates or shoots from the back to a nearby area.
- Back pain that worsens at night.
- Changes in sensitivity, such as numbness or sensation of punctures.
- Loss of the ability to move part of the body.
- Loss of control over bladder and intestines.
- Muscle weakness
Source: Ambito
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