Cauda Equina Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Cauda Equina Syndrome
A
compression of the spinal tail and presents as a lower motor neurone lesion
2
Q
causes
A
disc herniation
metastases
idiopathic
3
Q
signs
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back pain urinary incontinence - palpable bladder bladder incontinence - constipation reduced sensation on perianal area pain down legs fever
4
Q
management
A
urgent 48hr MRI scan of lumbar and sacral
needle decompression
dexamethasone can be given in malignant cases
5
Q
what cancer is most common to metastases and cause sclerotic lesions
A
prostate
6
Q
what sign indicates a bad prognosis
A
urinary incontinence
