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Case Reports
. 2013 Dec;42(12):1751-4.
doi: 10.1007/s00256-013-1671-y. Epub 2013 Jun 26.

Lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve secondary to compression by a desmoid tumor

Chee H Lee  1 , Jim S Wu, Jeffrey D Goldsmith, Justin W Kung
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Case Reports

Lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve secondary to compression by a desmoid tumor

Chee H Lee et al. Skeletal Radiol. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Lipomatosis of nerve is a rare benign tumor-like process characterized by infiltration of the epineurium by adipose and fibrous tissue leading to nerve enlargement. We describe a case of lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve compressed by an adjacent desmoid tumor. This case supports the hypothesis that lipomatosis of nerve may form as a result of irritation or compression by adjacent structures.

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