Neuromuscular choristoma presenting with unilateral limb hypoplasia in a 3-year-old boy

INTRODUCTIONNeuromuscular choristomas (NMCs) are rare benign peripheral nerve lesions in which skeletal muscle tissue is admixed with nerve fascicles.METHODSWe describe a case of sciatic nerve NMC presenting with unilateral limb hypoplasia, monoparesis, and equinovarus contracture in a pediatric pat...

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Published in:Muscle & nerve 2016, Vol.54 (4), p.797-801
Main Authors: O'Brien, Travis G, Spinner, Robert J, Boon, Andrea J
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:INTRODUCTIONNeuromuscular choristomas (NMCs) are rare benign peripheral nerve lesions in which skeletal muscle tissue is admixed with nerve fascicles.METHODSWe describe a case of sciatic nerve NMC presenting with unilateral limb hypoplasia, monoparesis, and equinovarus contracture in a pediatric patient. We outline the unique clinical presentation and diagnostic work-up for our patient, including electromyographic and imaging studies.RESULTSMRI revealed fusiform enlargement of the sciatic nerve,
ISSN:1097-4598
DOI:10.1002/mus.25177