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conus [ˈkəʊnəs] n pl -ni (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Anatomy Zoology any of several cone-shaped structures, such as the conus medullaris, the lower end of the spinal cord How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Flaccid paraparesis with urinary retention developed at this point, and magnetic resonance imaging of the spine demonstrated signal enhancement at the level of the conus medullaris. Further evaluation of the spine by MRI revealed the presence of a space-occupying lesion at the level of the conus medullaris and involvement of the leptomeninges in the thoracic and cervical areas. Intermediate (gray) signals are associated with the conus medullaris and the nerve roots of the cauda equina. |
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