Extrapelvic Sciatic Nerve Endometriosis, the Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Case Report and Systematic Review. Issue 6 (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lomoro, Pascal; Simonetti, Igino; Nanni, Annalisa; Cassone, Rosario; Di Pietto, Francesco; Vinci, Giorgia; Prevedoni, Maria Sole; Romano, Stefania; Sammarchi, Luigi
• Is Part Of: Journal of computer assisted tomography. Volume 43:Issue 6(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: magnetic resonance imaging -- endometriosis -- sciatic nerve -- extrapelvic endometriosis -- cyclic sciatica; Tomography -- Periodicals; Tomography -- Periodicals; Tomography; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000916
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0363-8715

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Endometriosis (EN) is a common gynecological condition characterized by the presence of functional endometrium located outside the uterine cavity. Sciatic nerve (SN) is rarely affected by EN. Magnetic resonance imaging allows a direct visualization of the spinal and SN, and it is the modality of choice for the study of SN involvement in extrapelvic EN. We report a case of an endometrioma located in the right SN with a systematic review of the literature.