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.

Also Known As:

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

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4213
  - Spinal Cord Diseases: 4314
    - Spinal Cord Compression: 1791
Wounds and Injuries: 176426
- Spinal Cord Injuries: 16623
  - Spinal Cord Compression: 1791

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