What type of tumor can cause severe lower back pain?

Pancreatic tumors, neurofibromas, and colonic tumors are among the tumors that can cause severe lower back pain.

1. Pancreatic Tumors: The pancreas is located in the epigastric and left rib regions, lying against the posterior abdominal wall and aligning with the first lumbar vertebra. Pancreatic tumors can invade abdominal nerves, causing abdominal pain. Since the pancreas is close to the lumbar spine, the pain can radiate to the lumbar spine, inducing lower back pain.

2. Neurofibromas: These tumors arise from abnormal proliferation of Schwann cells on the surface of nerve fascicles. Tumors can be located on the body surface or within the vertebral canal of the nervous system. If neurofibromas develop around the lumbar nerves, they may compress surrounding normal tissues as they gradually grow, stimulating nerve roots and subsequently causing lower back pain.

3. Colonic Tumors: In patients with colonic tumors, tumor cells can spread to the lumbar spine through blood circulation, damaging the lumbar vertebrae or pedicles, and causing severe lower back pain. In addition to these common causes, uterine tumors can also cause severe lower back pain. Prompt medical attention is required to diagnose the condition and initiate targeted treatment.