Tethered cord syndrome presenting as a nonhealing cutaneous ulcer.
The usual clinical presentations of tethered cord syndrome include pain in the lumbosacral region, gait difficulty, weakness, and bladder abnormalities. We describe an unusual presentation of tethered cord - a nonhealing gluteal ulcer in an anesthetic cutaneous territory supplied by the S2-4 segments. Unexplained cutaneous lesions may be the presenting sign of an underlying neurological condition.
Child Neurology Unit, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
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Brand
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Haimi-Cohen
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Weinstock
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Straussberg
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery