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Osteochondroma of the intertrochanteric crest with encasement of the sciatic nerve

Case contributed by: Dr Roberto Schubert

Presentation:

Left sciatica and numbness at the sole of the foot. A previous MRI of the lumbar spine showed no abnormalities.

Patient Data:

Age: 30
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Osteochondroma of the intertrochanteric crest with encasement of the sciatic nerve
Modality: MRI

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The sciatic nerve runs in a groove at the tip of the osteochondroma. A bursa has formed between the lesion and the glutaeus maximus.

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