Extrapelvic Sciatic Nerve Endometriosis, the Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Case Report and Systematic Review

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2019 Nov/Dec;43(6):976-980. doi: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000916.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Sciatic Nerve / diagnostic imaging
  • Sciatic Nerve / pathology*
  • Sciatic Nerve / surgery
  • Sciatica / diagnostic imaging*
  • Sciatica / etiology
  • Sciatica / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome