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01-12-2013 | Case Report

Lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve secondary to compression by a desmoid tumor

Authors: Chee H. Lee, Jim S. Wu, Jeffrey D. Goldsmith, Justin W. Kung

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 12/2013

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.

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Title: Lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve secondary to compression by a desmoid tumor
Authors: Chee H. Lee
Jim S. Wu
Jeffrey D. Goldsmith
Justin W. Kung
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 12/2013
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-013-1671-y

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