Original Article
A giant retroperitoneal lipoma presenting as a sciatic hernia: MRI findings
Authors:
S. Duran ,
Clinic of Radiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara Numune Eg˘itim ve Aras¸tırma Hastanesi, Talatpas¸a Bulvarı No: 5, Altındag˘-Ankara 06100, TR
M. Cavusoglu,
Clinic of Radiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TR
E. Elverici,
Clinic of Radiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TR
T. D. Unal
Clinic of Pathology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TR
Abstract
Sciatic hernia is a rare condition and its clinical diagnosis is uneasy.Herniation of pelvic organs as well as of retroperitoneal neoplasm has been reported in the literature. Sciatica occurs as a result of compression of the sciatic nerve by the herniated sac. We present a case of retroperitoneal lipoma in a patient who had lower leg complaint and describe the imaging findings.
How to Cite:
Duran S, Cavusoglu M, Elverici E, Unal TD. A giant retroperitoneal lipoma presenting as a sciatic hernia: MRI findings. JBR-BTR. 2015;98(1):32–3. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.749
Published on
01 Feb 2015.
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