Endometriosis of the sciatic nerve: case report demonstrating the value of MR imaging
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This case report highlights the utility of MR imaging in diagnosing endometriosis affecting the sciatic nerve.
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Among the many causes of sciatica, endometriosis, a rare aetiology, should be considered in menstruating women in view of the diagnostic strategy and ensuing therapeutic implications. We report a case of sciatic nerve involvement with endometriosis in contact with the nerve in the left sciatic notch. Exploration by MRI was invaluable for the diagnosis, revealing a signal on the stem of the nerve suggestive of a lesion with haemorrhagic content.
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