The diagnostic pitfalls of lumbar disc herniation---- malignant sciatic nerve tumour: two case reports and literature review

The diagnostic pitfalls of lumbar disc herniation---- malignant sciatic nerve tumour: two case reports and literature review

Abstract Background Sciatica pain is a typical symptom of lumbar disc herniation (LDH), but some neurogenic and malignant tumours surrounding the sciatic nerve can also cause similar symptoms. These tumours are often misdiagnosed or even mistreated as LDH in clinical practice. Case presentation In o...

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Main Authors: Li Zhao, Junqiang Wei, Chenguang Wan, Shuhong Han, He Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lumber disc herniation
Sciatic nerve
Misdiagnosis
Tumour
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04728-1

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