Bilateral Sciatic Neuropathies of Different Causes in a Patient with Lymphoma-Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness Due to Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report

Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness Due to Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report

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The video is a case presentation by a doctor about a patient with lymphoma who had bilateral sciatic neuropathies of different causes. The patient had severe right leg pain and new onset of left foot drop. The doctor recommended an MRI which showed an enlarged left sciatic nerve and compression of the right sciatic nerve. The lymphoma was causing mass effect on the nerves. The patient underwent radiation therapy which resulted in a decrease in pain and improved mobility. The case highlights the importance of considering radiation as a treatment option for lymphoma-related neuropathies.

Keywords

lymphoma

sciatic neuropathies

MRI

radiation therapy

mass effect