Saddle anesthesia
Saddle anesthesia is a loss of sensation (anesthesia) restricted to the area of the buttocks, perineum and inner surfaces of the thighs.
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| Approximate area of "saddle anesthesia" seen from behind (yellow highlight) | |
| Differential diagnosis | cauda equina syndrome |
It is frequently associated with the spine-related injury cauda equina syndrome.[1] It is also seen in conus medullaris, the difference is that it is symmetrical in conus medullaris and asymmetric in cauda equina. It may also occur as a temporary side-effect of a sacral extra-dural injection:[2]
See also
- Pudendal anesthesia ("Saddle block")
References
- "Cauda Equina Syndrome". Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- Gerald L Burke, MD. "Backache from Occiput to Coccyx". Retrieved 2014-07-23.
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