A 65 year-old man presented with a three week history of progressive paraplegia and incontinence. He had a recent diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the lung. Cauda Equina Compression: Sagittal MRI scan ...

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare neurologic condition, but trained medical providers are required to understand the signs and symptoms associated with this medical emergency so that a timely ...

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A case of leg pain, nausea, and malaise A young man is diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome on his third visit to an emergency department. Early and late CES signs/symptoms are discussed in this case ...

The cauda equina is a bundle of nerve roots communicating with your brain. If it becomes squeezed, you can develop cauda equina syndrome (CES). You may need surgery, physical therapy, or medications.

A 45 year-old man developed pain radiating around his abdomen and down his legs, associated with weakness of the quadriceps. Knee reflexes were very brisk Herniated T9-10 Disk: Sagittal MRI scan of ...