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Post-radiation sciatic neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Panagiotis D Gikas, Sammy A Hanna, Will Aston, Nicholas S Kalson, Roberto Tirabosco, Asif Saifuddin, Steve R Cannon

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Background

Post-radiation peripheral neuropathy has been reported in brachial and cervical plexuses and the femoral nerve.

Case presentation

We describe a patient who developed post-radiation sciatic neuropathy after approximately 3 years and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical course and treatment options available for the deleterious effects of radiation to peripheral nerves.

Conclusion

This is the first case of post-radiation involvement of the sciatic nerve reported in the literature.

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Title: Post-radiation sciatic neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Panagiotis D Gikas
Sammy A Hanna
Will Aston
Nicholas S Kalson
Roberto Tirabosco
Asif Saifuddin
Steve R Cannon
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7819-6-130

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Post-radiation sciatic neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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