Isolated Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis of the Sciatic Nerve: A Case Report and Overview of the Literature
Isolated deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) of sacral nerve roots or major pelvic nerves, including the sciatic nerve, is considered to be extremely rare. Due to the overlap with sciatica symptoms, the diagnosis of sciatica DIE is difficult yet crucial, as it results in permanent neural damage if...
Main Authors: | Milena Zamurovic, Ana Tomic, Katarina Djordjevic, Sara Simanic, Jelena Sopta, Lukas Rasulic, Ljubica Simic, Jovan Jevtic, Olga Nedeljkovic-Arsenovic, Marija Rovcanin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/12/2161 |
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