Spinal Cord Compression

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

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.

Synonyms:

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

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