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Lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve secondary to compression by a desmoid tumor.
- Source :
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Skeletal radiology [Skeletal Radiol] 2013 Dec; Vol. 42 (12), pp. 1751-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jun 26. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Lipomatosis of nerve is a rare benign tumor-like process characterized by infiltration of the epineurium by adipose and fibrous tissue leading to nerve enlargement. We describe a case of lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve compressed by an adjacent desmoid tumor. This case supports the hypothesis that lipomatosis of nerve may form as a result of irritation or compression by adjacent structures.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Antineoplastic Agents therapeutic use
Female
Desmoid Tumors drug therapy
Humans
Lipomatosis drug therapy
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms drug therapy
Sciatic Neuropathy diagnosis
Sciatic Neuropathy prevention & control
Treatment Outcome
Desmoid Tumors complications
Desmoid Tumors diagnosis
Lipomatosis diagnosis
Lipomatosis etiology
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms complications
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms diagnosis
Sciatic Neuropathy etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1432-2161
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Skeletal radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23801100
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1671-y