Dorsal Root Ganglion

Summary Information: Dorsal Root Ganglion

Dorsal Root Ganglion: The dorsal root ganglion is a large area of a dorsal root. It contains a cluster of cell bodies of sensory neurons. The dorsal root ganglion carries sensory impulses into the spinal cord. Conditions that afflict the dorsal root ganglion include trauma, sciatica, compressive neuropathy, herniated disc, peripheral neuropathy, meningitis, and spinal infections.

Closely Related Organs: Dorsal Root Ganglion

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Dorsal Root Ganglion:

• Spinal nerves
• Dorsal root of spinal nerves
• Ventral root of spinal nerves
• Spinal nerves of the cervical region
• Spinal nerves of the thoracic region
• Spinal nerves of the lumbar region
• Spinal nerves of the sacral region
• Nerves
• Vertebrae
• Nervous system
• Spinal cord
• Brain

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Dorsal Root Ganglion

The following conditions are related to the organ: Dorsal Root Ganglion:

• Trauma
• Sciatica
• Compressive neuropathy
• Herniated disc
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Meningitis
• Spinal infections

Sub Parts: Dorsal Root Ganglion

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Dorsal Root Ganglion:

• Sensory neurons

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Dorsal Root Ganglion

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Dorsal Root Ganglion:

• Loss of sensation in the extremities
• Back pain
• Pain radiating into the buttocks
• Pain radiating down the legs
• Numbness, tingling, burning of the hands or feet
• Fatigue fever
• Weakness

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Dorsal Root Ganglion: Related Topics

• Dorsal Root
• Dorsal
• Root
• Ganglion

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