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bulbocavernosus reflex

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bulbocavernosus reflex, bulbospongiosus reflex,
the contraction of the bulbospongiosus muscle when the dorsum of the penis is tapped or the glans penis is compressed. Also called penile reflex.


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Key presenting signs in declining order of frequency were bilateral loss of pinprick sensation, unilateral absent ankle reflex, absent anal tone, unilateral loss of pinprick sensation, unilateral foot drop, bilateral absent ankle reflex, bilateral foot drop, and absent bulbocavernosus reflex.
Rectal sphincter tone was decreased, with preserved bulbocavernosus reflex.
 
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