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ArticleEwha medical journal2024

Ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block in a patient with sciatic neuropathy associated with uterine myoma: a case report.

Bo Kyung Kang, Min Hyouk Beak, Won-Joong Kim

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Article in Ewha medical journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Bo Kyung KangDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2744-1044
Min Hyouk BeakDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID 0009-0005-8439-6552
Won-Joong KimDepartment of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2046-8690

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Abstract

Although sciatica is commonly associated with lumbar spinal issues, it is important to acknowledge that non-spinal factors can also play a significant role in this condition. This is particularly relevant for female patients, in whom gynecologic conditions can lead to secondary sciatic neuropathy. Herein, we report the case of a 66-year-old woman who experienced posterolateral right lower extremity radiating pain. We initially performed a lumbar transforaminal epidural steroid injection, but the pain persisted. Subsequently, hip MRI revealed sciatic neuropathy adjacent to the pedunculated portions of a uterine myoma. We then performed a sub-gluteal sciatic nerve block under ultrasound guidance, resulting in significant relief of her pain. In conclusion, hip MRI can be helpful for the differential diagnosis of sciatica, and ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block can be considered an appropriate and effective treatment option.

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DiagnosisdifferentialinterventionalMagnetic resonance imagingMyomaSciaticaUltrasonography

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