Post-radiation Piriformis Syndrome in a Cervical Cancer Patient -A Case Report-
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The piriformis syndrome is a condition allegedly attributable to compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. Recently, magnetic resonance neurography and electrophysiologic study have helped to diagnose piriformis syndrome. High dose radiotherapy could induce acute and delayed muscle damage. We had experienced piriformis syndrome with fatty atrophy of piriformis muscle after radiotherapy for recurrent cervical cancer.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 23 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010