Local compression of the sciatic nerve by a vascular malformation as a rare cause of sciatica: A case report and review of literature
Stephan Lackermair,
Hannes Egermann,
Franz Müller
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Sciatica is typically caused by disc herniations or spinal stenosis. Extraspinal compression of the sciatic nerve is less frequent.
Case Description:
We report a rare case of sciatica with compression of the sciatic nerve by a low-flow vascular malformation in a 24-year-old female patient. The special feature of this case was sciatica along the S1 dermatome, which only occurred in the sitting position and inclination because of compression of the sciatic nerve between the vascular malformation … Show more
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