Spinal Cord Compression

Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.

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Tree Number(s): C10.228.854.761, C26.819.678

MeSH Unique ID: D013117

Entry Terms:

• Compression, Spinal Cord
• Compressions, Spinal Cord
• Spinal Cord Compressions
• Extramedullary Spinal Cord Compression
• Myelopathy, Compressive
• Compressive Myelopathy
• Spinal Cord Compression, Extramedullary
• Conus Medullaris Syndrome
• Conus Medullaris Syndromes
• Syndrome, Conus Medullaris
• Syndromes, Conus Medullaris

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Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Spinal Cord Diseases
Spinal Cord Compression

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Diseases Category
Wounds and Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Compression