Saddle anesthesia

Approximate area of "saddle anesthesia" seen from behind (yellow highlight)
Differential diagnosis| cauda equina syndrome

Saddle anesthesia is a loss of sensation (anesthesia) restricted to the area of the buttocks, perineum and inner surfaces of the thighs.

Asymmetric saddle anesthesia is frequently associated with the spine-related injury cauda equina syndrome.[1] It is also seen symmetrically with conus medullaris and may occur as a temporary side effect of a sacral extradural injection.[2]

## See also

* Pudendal anesthesia ("Saddle block")

## References

1. ↑ "Cauda Equina Syndrome". http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/cauda-equina-syndrome. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
2. ↑ Gerald L Burke, MD. "Backache from Occiput to Coccyx". http://www.macdonaldpublishing.com/Chapter_8.html. Retrieved 2014-07-23.

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