Journal article
Inferior Gluteal Vein Varicosities
Abstract
A 77-year-old woman presented with gradually progressing right sciatica of 2 years duration. She was investigated with a magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbosacral spine which did not reveal any abnormality. Magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis was then performed and revealed right inferior gluteal vein varicosities causing compression of the adjacent sciatic nerve resulting in sciatica. Pain was relieved by walking likely due to …
Authors
Choudur HN; Joshi R; Munk PL
Journal
JCR Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, Vol. 15, No. 8, pp. 387–388
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
12 2009
DOI
10.1097/rhu.0b013e3181c427ff
ISSN
1076-1608