title: Cyclical sciatica: endometriosis of the sciatic nerve.
abstract: We describe a case of sciatic endometriosis in a 25-year-old woman diagnosed by MRI and histology with no evidence of intrapelvic disease. The presentation, diagnosis and management of this rare condition are described. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent irreversible damage to the sciatic nerve.
authors.affiliation: Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, Whitechapel, London E1 1BB, UK.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mannan
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Altaf
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Maniar
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tirabosco
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sinisi
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carlstedt
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008598:Menstruation; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000175:diagnosis; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D020426:Sciatic Neuropathy / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012585:Sciatica / Q000209:etiology