Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina and filum terminale seen from behind.
ICD-10	G83.4
ICD-9	344.6
DiseasesDB	31115
MeSH	C10.668.829.800.750.700

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]

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History and Symptoms

The most common symptoms of cauda equina syndrome include

• Intermittent Lower back pain radiating to the lower extremities.
• Decreased muscle strength bilaterally
• Fecal incontinence
• Urinary incontinence

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