Amyloid Deposition: An Unusual Case of Deep Gluteal Syndrome and Sciatic Nerve Compression: A Case Report

JBJS Case Connect. 2022 Jul 13;12(3). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00075. eCollection 2022 Jul 1.

Abstract

Case: Soft-tissue amyloidomas are exceedingly rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. There are no reports of sciatic nerve compression secondary to a soft-tissue amyloidoma. We report a unique case of a 71-year-old man with an incidentally found amyloidoma who was initially believed to have deep gluteal syndrome. He had a favorable outcome after surgical decompression.

Conclusion: For patients who do not have classic examination and electromyography/nerve conduction findings of piriformis syndrome, providers should explore other etiologies of peripheral nerve compression including soft-tissue amyloidoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Piriformis Muscle Syndrome* / complications
  • Sciatic Nerve
  • Sciatic Neuropathy* / etiology
  • Sciatica* / surgery
  • Soft Tissue Neoplasms*

Supplementary concepts

  • Hip socket neuropathy