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

World J Surg Oncol. 2008 Dec 11:6:130. doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-6-130.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibroma / radiotherapy*
  • Humans
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Sciatic Nerve / radiation effects*
  • Sciatic Neuropathy / diagnosis
  • Sciatic Neuropathy / etiology*
  • Sciatic Neuropathy / therapy