Cyclic sciatica caused by infiltrative endometriosis: MRI findings

Skeletal Radiol. 2004 Mar;33(3):165-8. doi: 10.1007/s00256-003-0663-8. Epub 2004 Jan 23.

Abstract

Endometriosis, an important gynecological disorder of reproductive women, affects most commonly the ovaries and less frequently the gastrointestinal tract, chest, urinary tract, and soft tissues. Endometriosis classically appears on MRI as a mass with a large cystic component and variable signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted images due to the presence of variable degradation of hemorrhagic products. Endometriosis in an atypical location, an infiltrative appearance and without cystic-hemorrhagic components has rarely been described. We report on a 33-year-old woman with cyclic sciatica due to histologically documented infiltrative endometriosis involving the area of the left sciatic notch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Endometriosis / complications
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ischium / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Menstruation*
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
  • Muscular Diseases / complications
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Periodicity*
  • Sciatica / etiology*

Substances

  • Contrast Media