title: Compression of the peroneal nerve by a neurofibroma originating from collaterals of the peroneal nerve: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Paralysis of the external popliteal sciatic nerve is a frequent pathological condition that occurs after trauma. However, etiologies other than trauma, such as tumors, are also possible. The sensory collaterals of the external popliteal sciatic nerve have a small territory of innervation at the knee, and tumors involving these nerves become symptomatic after compression of the motor nerves. We here describe the first reported case of this phenomenon.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case involved a lesion compressing the origin of the external popliteal sciatic nerve of a 13-year-old Moroccan boy diagnosed with a neurofibroma. He developed functional impairment of his left lower limb during a football game, and examination revealed a steppage gait. The initial diagnosis was stretching of the peroneal nerve. The definitive diagnosis of a neurofibroma was revealed by imaging and confirmed by surgery and pathology. Treatment involved total removal of the tumor; however, our patient's steppage gait persisted.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Our patient developed compression of the external popliteal sciatic nerve from a tumor growing on a collateral nerve. Early diagnosis is an absolute necessity in such cases. Trauma and tumors of sensory nerves can distort the diagnosis, as in this case. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging can contribute to an accurate diagnosis in patients with neuropathy in the absence trauma or tomacula.
authors.affiliation: Equipe de recherche clinique et épidémiologique de la pathologie ostéo-articulaire, UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco. Drhafid1111@yahoo.fr.|Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Avicenne Military Hospital, Avenue de la Résistance, Gueliz, Marrakech, Morocco. Drhafid1111@yahoo.fr.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Arabi
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.|UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Bakzaza
authors.affiliation: UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.|Department of Imagery, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: El Fikri
authors.affiliation: UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.|Department of Pathology, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Elktaibi
authors.affiliation: Equipe de recherche clinique et épidémiologique de la pathologie ostéo-articulaire, UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saidi
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Avicenne Military Hospital, Marrakech, Morocco.|UCH Mohammed VI, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: El Alaoui
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D009455:Neurofibroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D010543:Peroneal Nerve
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