Post-radiation Piriformis Syndrome in a Cervical Cancer Patient: A Case Report
The Korean Journal of Pain
;
: 88-91, 2010.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-12647
ABSTRACT
The piriformis syndrome is a condition allegedly attributable to compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. Recently, magnetic resonance neurography and electrophysiologic study have helped to diagnose piriformis syndrome. High dose radiotherapy could induce acute and delayed muscle damage. We had experienced piriformis syndrome with fatty atrophy of piriformis muscle after radiotherapy for recurrent cervical cancer.
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Assunto principal:
Atrofia
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Nervo Isquiático
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Espectroscopia de Ressonância Magnética
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Neoplasias do Colo do Útero
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Neuropatia Ciática
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Síndrome do Músculo Piriforme
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Músculos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Pain
Ano de publicação:
2010
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