title: Massive epidural varix mimicking lumbar disc herniation: case report and literature review.
abstract: Sciatica is generally caused by such well-recognized entities as lumbar disc herniation and degenerative stenosis. A rarely reported alternative cause of lumbar nerve root compression is by distended epidural veins. A case is presented of sciatica produced by such a mechanism, successfully treated by decompressive laminotomy.
authors: Kenneth M
authors: KM
authors: Kramer
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004824:Epidural Space / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery