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Cauda equina compression presenting as spontaneous priapism.

M Ravindran

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |March 1, 1979
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    Spinal canal compression from a prolapsed disc can cause autonomic dysfunction, including spontaneous priapism. Surgical removal of the disc relieved this unusual symptom, comparable to cauda equina claudication.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Urology
    • Spinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Compression of the cauda equina, typically presenting with motor and sensory deficits, can rarely involve autonomic dysfunction.
    • Autonomic disturbances are an unusual but documented feature of significant spinal canal compromise.

    Observation:

    • A 61-year-old male presented with complete lumbar spinal canal occlusion due to a large, centrally prolapsed intervertebral disc.
    • The patient experienced spontaneous priapism, specifically triggered by walking and resolving with rest, a symptom analogous to neurogenic claudication.

    Findings:

    • The prolapsed L4-5 disc was identified as the cause of the cauda equina compression and associated autonomic dysfunction.
    • Complete resolution of the spontaneous priapism occurred following surgical excision of the prolapsed disc.

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    Implications:

    • This case highlights a rare presentation of cauda equina syndrome, emphasizing the potential for autonomic disturbances beyond typical neurological symptoms.
    • The successful surgical intervention underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment for spinal cord compression to alleviate associated, even unusual, symptoms.
    • Clinicians should consider autonomic dysfunction, such as priapism, in the differential diagnosis of cauda equina compression syndromes.