spinal cord compression at multiple levels and signal changes within the cord indicative of a -sm
Posted By: Wilson on 2007-10-25
In Reply to: can you give complete sentence or two? - ltt
Subject: spinal cord compression at multiple levels and signal changes within the cord indicative of a -sm
glioscar especially opposite the osteophyte at C6-7.
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spinal cord compression?
Subject: spinal cord compression?
cord compression
Subject: cord compression
I know "cords" are found in hernias.
spinal cord
Subject: spinal cord
Is is possible he/she is trying to convey...the "conus" (conus medullaris) of the spinal cord(?)
Reference is commonly given that the spinal cord terminates at L1-L2 and that the spinal cord tapers caudally to become the conus medullaris.
Spinal cord stimulation help
Subject: Spinal cord stimulation help
It sounds like she is saying insertion of "specify lead" and extension, but I can't find specify lead anywhere. Is this right?
spinal cord stimulator help please
Subject: spinal cord stimulator help please
The addition of the S/L nash or natch from the spinal cord stimulator electrode could cause an increase in the degree of spinal stenosis and a neurologic complication because of the stenosis secondary to the herniation.
I have not heard this one before  Thanks!
s/o selem terminalis spinal cord. TIA
Subject: s/o selem terminalis spinal cord. TIA
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s/o selem terminalis spinal cord
Subject: s/o selem terminalis spinal cord
Not my specialty, but from Stedman's Orthopaedic & Rehab Words, what about ossiculum terminale ?
spinal cord stimulator? ........stim? NM
Subject: spinal cord stimulator? ........stim? NM
s/l ASIA A spinal cord injury.
Subject: s/l ASIA A spinal cord injury.
Could it be Matrix spinal cord stimulation system (nm)
Subject: Could it be Matrix spinal cord stimulation system (nm)
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s/l Exclaim ANS lead of spinal cord stimulator
Subject: s/l Exclaim ANS lead of spinal cord stimulator
Anyone know what "Exclaim" is or how it is spelled?
Cauda equina is the normal termination of the spinal cord
Subject: Cauda equina is the normal termination of the spinal cord
The network of nerves resembles a horse's tail, thus "cauda equina". Everybody has one. So I guess that means everybody has a horse's rear end, huh? 
Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm
Subject: Maybe syrinx? formation of a fluid-filled area within the spinal cord. nm
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Patient with failed back syndrome having an s/l Octek spinal cord stimulator.
Subject: Patient with failed back syndrome having an s/l Octek spinal cord stimulator.
I can't document anywhere. It is one of those days!!!!
s/l "gluco cord" or "cluco cord" sm
Subject: s/l "gluco cord" or "cluco cord" sm
The guy has quadriplegia and a bunch of spinal diagnoses. Thanks!
FYI it is cord for vocal cord :)
Subject: FYI it is cord for vocal cord :)
Seems to be under spinal x-rays they do a marrow signal ... "Normal or increased T2 signal intens
Subject: Seems to be under spinal x-rays they do a marrow signal ... "Normal or increased T2 signal intensity in marrow of compressed vertebrae, Abnormal marrow signal involves entire vertebral body..."
s/l cord-i-se
Subject: s/l cord-i-se
it is cortice
I believe it is cord, not core
Subject: I believe it is cord, not core
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cord sign
Subject: cord sign
I found reference to a "cord sign" in my Stedman's Radiology and Oncology word book. I don't have a definition, but from Google hits it looks like it would fit your context.
nuchal cord
Subject: nuchal cord
s/l ' choatle cord'
Subject: s/l ' choatle cord'
This is a labor and delivery report.
? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Subject: ? nuchal cord ? (nm)
Bandolier umbilical cord
Subject: Bandolier umbilical cord
In the dictation of a repeat C-section, the doc says a s/l bandolier umbilcal cord was encountered and reduced. I can't document this term. Does anyone have any ideas?
s/l left truvocal cord
Subject: s/l left truvocal cord
true vocal cord(s)...................sm
Subject: true vocal cord(s)...................sm
I'm teaching more manners - hoping you say THANK you to all who help you on this board.......
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Subject: Vocal cord nodules
The doctor says that the patient has vocal cord nodules secondary to vocal "apuse". I am sure this should be "abuse" but the doctor is very easy to understand, and I know I hear a "P" sound. Is there such a thing?
Cord blood test
Subject: Cord blood test
This is an LGA newborn infant and Dr. says, "(s/l BAP) done on cord blood was positive." Is this correct and if so, what is it? I am having difficulty it.
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Diagnosis of spastic S/L: CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS
Subject: Diagnosis of spastic S/L: CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS
On examination of his musculoskeletal system, he has spastic CORD-O-POR-EE-SIS, more weakness in lower extremities than upper extremities.
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s/l "corporal cord". Cannot document. sm.
Subject: s/l "corporal cord". Cannot document. sm.
Umbilical cord wrapped around infant's leg on delivery. S/L corporal cord. Cannot document.
Any help would be appreciated.
Wouldn't be nuchal cord
Subject: Wouldn't be nuchal cord
since that would mean it was wrapped around the neck, and in this case it was wrapped around a leg.
Cold cord prolapse?
Subject: Cold cord prolapse?
Thought that too, but sounds pretty clear.... Thanks. I'm waiting to hear from QA if they've heard it before. :)
Occult cord prolapse
Subject: Occult cord prolapse
I've heard the term occult cord prolapse. I believe that's it.
sorry, true vocal cord
Subject: sorry, true vocal cord
Fetal cord activity?
Subject: Fetal cord activity?
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I'm having a brain freeze! Is it cord or chord?
Subject: I'm having a brain freeze! Is it cord or chord?
Talking about testicles - both testicles are down. Tender right chord.
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HEENT: sl gord/cord dentition?
Subject: HEENT: sl gord/cord dentition?
lumbar spine in the cord s/l *glioscar*??? nm
Subject: lumbar spine in the cord s/l *glioscar*??? nm
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True vocal cord lesion.
Subject: True vocal cord lesion.
I Googled the other spelling to, just for giggles, and all the hits came from this board with the ol' "S/L" (meaning sounds like). Plus, the trusty Stedman's spellchecker rejected truvocal.
Vocal cord medialization with s/l symetra?
Subject: Vocal cord medialization with s/l symetra?
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Help..could it be maybe Core or Cord manipulator, she says it again in the report and it s/l that bu
Subject: Help..could it be maybe Core or Cord manipulator, she says it again in the report and it s/l that but there's a lot of static
The only thing I can think of is nuchal cord..what is the whole sentence? nm
Subject: The only thing I can think of is nuchal cord..what is the whole sentence? nm
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spastic cord paresis? paraparesis? nm
Subject: spastic cord paresis? paraparesis? nm
He might just mean the cord was across the chest & over shoulder like a bandolier strap, but I
Subject: He might just mean the cord was across the chest & over shoulder like a bandolier strap, but I
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Radiesse...for vocal cord paralysis and wrinkles! :) nm
Subject: Radiesse...for vocal cord paralysis and wrinkles! :) nm
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vocal cord edema and small posterior
Subject: vocal cord edema and small posterior
s/l inter-retinoid?? scarring
hernia exam help please ..swelling along the cord above the s/l tescum
Subject: hernia exam help please ..swelling along the cord above the s/l tescum
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Subject: passe muir valve to help with vocal cord?
s/l left *truvocal or true vocal* cord lesion... sm
Subject: s/l left *truvocal or true vocal* cord lesion... sm
I've found reference on google for both truvocal cord and true vocal cord. Which is correct?
Just a little late here, but possibly "chorda" -- as in chorda umbilicalis (or umbilical cord)
Subject: Just a little late here, but possibly "chorda" -- as in chorda umbilicalis (or umbilical cord).
Referenced via Dorland's.
Urachal: A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus
Subject: Urachal: A cord or band of fibrous tissue extending from the bladder to the umbilicus
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