0 a group of nerves shaped like a horse's tail at the end of the spinal cord: --
cauda equina syndrome
This disorder is called cauda equina syndrome.
These tumors can be present in major brain areas not associated with the main cerebral hemispheres, including the cerebellum, optic nerve, cauda equina, hypothalamus, and brain stem.
Severe back pain extending to the hips and feet, loss of bladder or bowel control, or muscle weakness may result from spinal tumours or cauda equina syndrome.
It is frequently associated with spine-related backache cauda equina syndrome.
The authors describe a simple clinical adjunct to the routine neurological examination of patients with intermittent cauda equina compression syndrome.
They may cause pressure on the spinal cord or cauda equina, which may present as pain, muscle weakness, or bladder and bowel dysfunction.
Compression of the cauda equina can cause permanent nerve damage or paralysis.
Cauda equina syndrome of sudden onset is regarded as a medical/surgical emergency.
