Term info
database cross reference
- MSH:D013117
- SNOMEDCT_US:71286001
- UMLS:C0037926
comment
Clinical abnormalities vary according to the site of the compression any may comprise pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence. The compression may be caused by fractures of the spine, neoplasms, abscesses, and other factors.
definition
External mechanical compression of the spinal cord.
has exact synonym
Pressure on spinal cord
id
HP:0002176