Cauda equina syndrome

Also known as: CES

Compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots below the conus.

Medical specialty: Orthopedics
Subspecialty: Orthopedics / Spine
Sex & age distribution: Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Massive disc herniation, tumor or hematoma.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (6)

bilateral leg weaknessbowel incontinencesaddle anesthesiasciaticasexual dysfunctionurinary retention

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