S1 radiculopathy due to adenocarcinoma: a case study.
What may initially appear to be a classic presentation of a common condition--in this case sciatic radiculopathy from presumed disc herniation--can sometimes reflect a more ominous process. This article discusses the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a patient initially referred for neurosurgical consultation for S1 radiculopathy suspected to be due to a work-related injury. Final diagnosis was metastatic adenocarcinoma of the rectum.
Atlantic Neurosurgery, Virginia Beach, VA, USA. markco9917@aol.com
Mark C
MC
Coles
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed