J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1989 Mar;18(3):491-495.

Two Cases of Redundant Nerve Root Syndrome of Cauda Equina

• Kim MS
• Park MS
• Choi GH
• Yeo HT
• Rhee JK

Abstract

Two cases of redundant nerve root syndrome of cauda equina in patient was described. The general clinical features were the intermittent neurologic claudication with improvement at rest, low back pain of long duration and radicular pain in one or both legs, sensory & motor change in one or both legs. Myelography revealed a partial to complete block with characteristic serpentine filling defects above or below the block simulating a vascular malformation. One case was associated with lumbar H.N.P and the other cases were associated with L-H.N.P and pseudospondylolithesis. In addition to, we reviewed the literature of redundant nerve root syndrome of the cauda equina.

Keyword

Redundant nerve root; Intermittent neurologic claudication; Low back pain with radicular pain; Myelography; Cauda equina

MeSH Terms

Cauda Equina*
Humans
Leg
Low Back Pain
Myelography
Vascular Malformations