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[Rhabdomyolysis and truncular sciatica. 2 cases studied by MRI]
G le Friant1, L Brinquin, D Soulié
1Service d'Imagerie Médicale, l'HIA du Val-de-Grâce, Paris.
Journal De Radiologie
|February 1, 1995
Summary
Acute rhabdomyolysis can cause sciatic nerve compression. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) aids in diagnosing this nerve complication and planning surgical fasciotomy.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Musculoskeletal Imaging
Background:
- Acute rhabdomyolysis involves muscle breakdown, potentially leading to secondary complications.
- Pelvic girdle muscle involvement can affect nearby neural structures, such as the sciatic nerve.
Observation:
- Two cases presented with acute rhabdomyolysis in pelvic girdle muscles causing sciatic palsy.
- Clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were used for diagnosis and correlation.
Findings:
- MRI, particularly T2-weighted images, revealed enlarged, high-signal intensity muscles.
- Imaging demonstrated the anatomical relationship between swollen muscles and the sciatic nerve trunk, confirming compression.
Implications:
- MRI is crucial for diagnosing nerve compression secondary to muscle swelling in rhabdomyolysis.
- Findings can guide surgical planning, such as fasciotomy, for relieving nerve compression.