MR Imaging of Radiation-Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy, as a Rare Complication of Concomitant Chemo-Radiation for Cervical Cancer
10.13104/imri.2020.24.1.46
- Author:
Eun Taeg HWANG
1
;
Hye Min SON
;
Jin Young KIM
;
Sung Min MOON
;
Ho Seok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2020;24(1):46-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy (RILSP) is an uncommon complication of pelvic radiotherapy that can result in different degrees of sensory and motor deficits.An age 59 female with cervical cancer, who had received combined chemotherapy and radiation therapy two years before, presented with bilaterally symmetric lowerextremity weakness and tingling sensation. The magnetic resonance imaging showed diffuse T2 bright signal intensity and mild enhancement along the bilateral lumbosacral plexus with no space-occupying masses. RILSP was diagnosed after the exclusion of malignant and inflammatory plexopathies.
