Metastatic Pudendal Nerve Compression Presenting as Atypical Sciatica

Erwin Thomas, L. Abiad, C. Cyteval, B. Gallix, Patrice Taourel, Jean‐Michel Bruel, F Blotman

Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques · 2002 · 13 citations · 5 references

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Abstract

A rare case of Alcock's syndrome caused by tumoral compression of the pudendal nerve is reported. Spine surgeons must be aware of the possibility of Alcock's syndrome in patients presenting with atypical sciatica.

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