Sciatic hernia

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Contributors: Cafer Zorkun M.D., PhD.

Sciatic hernia is the form of hernia in the greater sciatic foramen. It is most commonly presents as an uncomfortable mass in the gluteal area. Bowel obstruction may also occur. This type of hernia is only a rare cause of sciatic neuralgia.

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  CT: Right sciatic hernia.
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  CT: Right sciatic hernia.
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  CT: Right sciatic hernia.
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  CT: Right sciatic hernia.

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