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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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Cauda Equina Syndrome ... of Cauda Equina ... cord infarct ... Diastematomyelia Physical Exam ... #differential #
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... neuropathy or spinal ... cord disease, cauda ... equina syndrome ... #Incontinence #Differential
Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
cord - Spinal Cord ... Causes of spinal ... involvement Cauda ... Equina Syndrome ... #lesions #differential
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
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Constipation - Differential ... Parkinson's Disease • Spinal ... Cord / SacraI / ... Cauda Equina Injury ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Stool Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Affected Pelvic Floor 
 - Trauma/Surgery
   • Surgery: Anorectal,
Incontinence - Differential ... Brain, Spinal Cord ... , Cauda Equina) ... #Incontinence #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Spinal Cord Disorders ... Lower roots -> Cauda ... equina- decreased ... Cord Causes: 1 ... dysfunction • Abnormal reflexes
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
cord regions of ... - Causes progressive ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... Exam: clinical evidence ... conditions listed in differential