title: Faecal incontinence as presentation of an ependymomas of the spinal cord.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Spinal tumours and ependymomas in particular are rare causes of cauda equina syndrome that present with faecal incontinence.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a case of a 45 year old gentleman who presents to a colorectal clinic with incontinence. We then present a review of ependymomas with particular reference to the symptoms they cause as well a review of the neurophysiology of faecal continence.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Suspicion for non-colonic causes for faecal incontinence should arise when there is absence of other etiologic factors. Establishment of the diagnosis of spinal tumours is with neurological examination and MRI spine.
authors: Colorectal and Histology Department, Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS, UK. sanjeyarajah@doctors.net.uk.
authors: Santhini
authors: S
authors: Jeyarajah
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: King
authors: Savvas
authors: S
authors: Papagrigoriadis