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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| Differential diagnosis | cauda equina syndrome |
Asymmetric saddle anesthesia is frequently associated with the spine-related injury cauda equina syndrome. It is also seen symmetrically with conus medullaris and may occur as a temporary side effect of a sacral extradural injection.
See also
- Pudendal anesthesia ("Saddle block")
References
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