Post-radiation Piriformis Syndrome in a Cervical Cancer Patient -A Case Report

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...

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Published in:The Korean journal of pain 2010, 23(1), , pp.88-91
Main Authors: Jeon, Sang Yoon, Moon, Ho Sik, Han, Yun Jung, Sung, Choon Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
마취과학
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2005-9159
2093-0569
DOI:10.3344/kjp.2010.23.1.88