Cauda Equina Syndrome [syndrom kaudy]

topical
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Terms

syndrom caudae equinae
syndroma caudae equinae

Definition

Compressive lesion affecting the nerve roots of the CAUDA EQUINA (e.g., compression, herniation, inflammation, rupture, or stenosis), which controls the function of the bladder and bowel. Symptoms may include neurological dysfunction of bladder or bowels, loss of sexual sensation and altered sensation or paralysis in the lower extremities.

DUI
D000077684 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0336797
History note
2019; use Polyradiculopathy 2010-2018
Public note
2019; see Polyradiculopathy 2010-2018

C Diseases
C10.668.829.550 Nerve Compression Syndromes 148
C10.668.829.550.200 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 257
C10.668.829.550.350 Cauda Equina Syndrome 10
C10.668.829.550.500 Piriformis Muscle Syndrome 8
C10.668.829.550.650 Pudendal Neuralgia 6
C10.668.829.550.800 Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 15
C10.668.829.550.850 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 50
C10.668.829.800 Polyneuropathies 343
C10.668.829.800.750 Polyradiculoneuropathy 68
C10.668.829.800.750.150 Cauda Equina Syndrome 10
C10.668.829.800.750.300 Guillain-Barre Syndrome 109
C10.668.829.800.750.700 Polyradiculopathy 36