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Cauda Equina Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C10.668.829.550.350
C10.668.829.800.750.150
Unique ID
D000077684
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000077684
Scope Note
Compressive lesion affecting the nerve roots of the CAUDA EQUINA (e.g., compression, herniation, inflammation, rupture, or stenosis), which controls the function of the bladder and bowel. Symptoms may include neurological dysfunction of bladder or bowels, loss of sexual sensation and altered sensation or paralysis in the lower extremities.
Public MeSH Note
2019; see Polyradiculopathy 2010-2018
History Note
2019; use Polyradiculopathy 2010-2018
Date Established
2019/01/01
Date of Entry
2018/07/09
Revision Date
2018/06/14
Cauda Equina Syndrome Preferred
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