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I have l4/5 cauda equina nerve root nodule; biopsy needed - can spinal tumor cause skin changes; enlarging dark blotches on that area of back/spine?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Yes it can : depending on what the spinal nerve nodule is. A skin disease can cause the nerve nodules just as nerve nodules can cause skin changes

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have l4/5 cauda equina nerve root nodule; biopsy needed - can spinal tumor cause skin changes; enlarging dark blotches on that area of back/spine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Velt answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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