Gina Cho Sims MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Vibhor Wadhwa MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Avneesh Chhabra MD, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Siemens AG Research Consultant, Siemens AG Research Grant, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation Research Grant, General Electric Company Consultant, ICON plc

1. Learn normal imaging anatomy of the sciatic plexus and nerve in the pelvis and its regional neuromuscular variations. 2. Gain knowledge of imaging appearances of various causes of sciatic neuropathy in the pelvis, apart from the more common piriformis syndrome. 3. Learn the systematic diagnostic approach towards the evaluation of such lesions  

1. Normal imaging anatomy of sciatic nerve and regional musculature on MR Neurography. 2. Table outlining various causes of pelvic sciatic neuropathy apart from piriformis syndrome, such as traumatic and iatrogenic (including thermal) injuries, sacral neuropathy, ischemia, infection, endometriosis, nerve sheath tumors including perineurioma, hereditary neuropathy, reverse ischiofemoral impingement, perineural cyst, amyloidosis, and heterotopic ossification. 3. Relevant case examples on MR Neurography with short discussion in a quiz format. 3. Outline a diagnostic algorithm approach towards the evaluation of such lesions.

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Cho Sims, G, Wadhwa, V, Chhabra, A, MR Neurography of Sciatic Neuropathy In The Pelvis: Is It Only Piriformis Syndrome?.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005012.html