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Oncology Algorithm for the Management of Suspected Epidural Spinal Cord Compression (ESCC)

Suspected ESCC: Pain, weakness, numbness/paresthesias,
Oncology Algorithm ... Spinal Cord Compression ... bowel/bladder dysfunction ... #Epidural #Spinal ... #Cord #Compression
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Lower roots -> Cauda ... abscess • Epidural ... spondylosis • Epidural ... Bowel and bladder dysfunction ... differential #algorithm
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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due to severe compression ... bowel and sexual dysfunction ... sequestration • epidural ... Diagnosis: • Spinal cord ... spondylitis • Tethered cord