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CAUDA EQUINA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cauda equina syndrome
1, record 1, English, cauda%20equina%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CES 2, record 1, English, CES
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... severe back pain can be a symptom of a serious condition that is not well known and is often misdiagnosed. Cauda equina syndrome (CES) occurs when the nerve roots of the cauda equina are compressed and disrupt motor and sensory function to the lower extremities and bladder. Patients with this syndrome are often admitted to the hospital as a medical emergency. CES can lead to incontinence and even permanent paralysis. 2, record 1, English, - cauda%20equina%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G83.4: code used in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. 3, record 1, English, - cauda%20equina%20syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de la queue de cheval
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20la%20queue%20de%20cheval
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome de la queue de cheval est une atteinte des racines nerveuses du bas du dos. Il est caractérisé par des douleurs et l'apparition de troubles sensitifs, moteurs et génitosphinctériens. Il s'agit d'une urgence médicale qui nécessite une prise en charge immédiate afin d'éviter des séquelles irréversibles. 2, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20la%20queue%20de%20cheval
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G83.4 : code de la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20de%20la%20queue%20de%20cheval
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas
- Sistema nervioso
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de la cola de caballo
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20la%20cola%20de%20caballo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El síndrome de la cola de caballo se produce cuando existe un daño de múltiples raíces nerviosas que salen desde este lugar, en general debido a la compresión de dichas raíces nerviosas por diversas enfermedades. 2, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20la%20cola%20de%20caballo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
G83.4: código de la Clasificación Estadística Internacional de Enfermedades y Problemas Relacionados con la Salud. 3, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20la%20cola%20de%20caballo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intermittent claudication of the cauda equina
1, record 2, English, intermittent%20claudication%20of%20the%20cauda%20equina
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pain and paresthesia, often succeeded by sensory loss, motor weakness, and loss of reflexes, arising in the motor and sensory distribution of lumbar or sacral roots after the patient has walked some distance. The condition is caused by ischemia of the cauda equina due to . .. lumbar canal stenosis .... 1, record 2, English, - intermittent%20claudication%20of%20the%20cauda%20equina
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- claudication intermittente de la queue-de-cheval
1, record 2, French, claudication%20intermittente%20de%20la%20queue%2Dde%2Dcheval
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleurs et paresthésies survenant dans les dermatomes lombaires ou sacrés après un certain parcours à la marche. 1, record 2, French, - claudication%20intermittente%20de%20la%20queue%2Dde%2Dcheval
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- claudicación intermitente de la cola de caballo
1, record 2, Spanish, claudicaci%C3%B3n%20intermitente%20de%20la%20cola%20de%20caballo
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cauda equina
1, record 3, English, cauda%20equina
Latin
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of spinal roots that descend from the lower part of the spinal cord and occupy the vertebral canal below the cord. 1, record 3, English, - cauda%20equina
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- queue de cheval
1, record 3, French, queue%20de%20cheval
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cauda equina 1, record 3, French, cauda%20equina
Latin
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faisceau de cordons nerveux constitué à l'extrémité inférieure du canal rachidien par les trois dernières racines lombaires et les racines des nerfs sacrés et des nerfs coccygiens jusqu'à leur sortie au niveau des trous de conjugaison correspondants. 1, record 3, French, - queue%20de%20cheval
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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