Objective We present a case report of symptomatic compression of the right sciatic nerve notch, secondary to piriformis muscle endometriosis, as well as a literature review. [revistaneurocirugia.com]

A systematic review : endometriosis presenting with ascites. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011; 283: 513-8. 8. Benedetti P, Monti M, Porpora M G, Yazdanian D, Ticino A, Resta S et al. [rafmi.org]

• Weakness

  During the second year, sciatica was constant and associated with gait disorder due to sciatic musculature weakness. [revistaneurocirugia.com]

• Sciatica

  During the second year, sciatica was constant and associated with gait disorder due to sciatic musculature weakness. [revistaneurocirugia.com]

• Mononeuropathy

  Mononeuropathy was proved by a neurophysiological study, with MRI and PET studies revealing a mass in the sciatic notch and regional pathological increase in metabolic activity. [revistaneurocirugia.com]

Surgical treatment was performed in order to release the nerve and obtain a histological sample. [revistaneurocirugia.com]

ESHRE guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis. Hum Reprod. 2005; 20(10): 2698-704. 17. Fourquet J, Gao X, Zavala D, Orengo JC, Abac S, Ruiz A et al. Patients’ report on how endometriosis affects health, work, and daily life. [rafmi.org]