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: 14737
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4371
  - Spinal Cord Diseases: 4420
    - Spinal Cord Compression: 1829
Wounds and Injuries: 181755
- Spinal Cord Injuries: 17077
  - Spinal Cord Compression: 1829

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