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Sciatica caused by a dilated epidural vein: MR findings

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We report the MR imaging findings in a 41-year-old woman presenting with sudden low back pain and sciatica. At surgery a dilated epidural vein was found compressing the nerve root. The MR findings may suggest the diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging of a dilated epidural vein or varix causing sciatica has not been reported until now.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Catholic University of Leuven, University Hospitals, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium, , , , , , BE

    P. Demaerel, C. Petré & G. Wilms

  2. Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic University of Leuven, University Hospitals, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium, , , , , , BE

    C. Plets

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Received: 9 April 1998; Accepted: 3 June 1998

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Demaerel, P., Petré, C., Wilms, G. et al. Sciatica caused by a dilated epidural vein: MR findings. Eur Radiol 9, 113–114 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050640

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