Spinal Stenosis Presenting with Scrotal and Perianal Claudication.
- Author:
Jacob Y L OH
1
;
Jun Hao TAN
;
Timothy W W TEO
;
Hwan Tak HEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Spinal; Stenosis; Atypical; Claudication
- MeSH: Cauda Equina; Constriction, Pathologic; Decompression; Decompression, Surgical; Diagnosis; Humans; Leg; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Middle Aged; Spinal Stenosis*; Walking
- From:Asian Spine Journal 2015;9(1):103-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: A 63-year-old gentleman presented with a one-year duration of progressive neurogenic claudication. However, unlike most patients who presents with leg symptoms, his pain was felt in his scrotal and perianal region. This was exacerbated with walking and standing, but he had immediate relief with sitting. An magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed which showed severe central canal stenosis. An L3/4 and L4/5 surgical decompression and a transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion was performed, and the patient made good recovery with immediate resolution of symptoms. Although rare, spinal stenosis should be considered a differential when approaching a patient with perianal and scrotal claudication, even in the absence of leg claudication. An MRI is useful to confirm the diagnosis. This rare symptom may be a sign of severe cauda equina compression and we recommend decompression with predictable good results.
