Peristent sciatic artery

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic pelvic pain. Hysterectomy for non malignant indication.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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Enlarged persistent left sciatic artery arising from the internal iliac artery passing through the greater sciatic foramen deep to gluteus maximus and posterior to the femoral neck.

Normal appearances of the liver, spleen, adrenals, pancreas and both kidneys.
No lymphadenopathy. No ascites. No peritoneal masses.

Hysterectomy. No pelvic mass.

No destructive bony lesions demonstrated. The lung bases are unremarkable.

Case Discussion

A persistent sciatic artery is frequently an incidental finding.  It may present after middle age with neurovascular symptomatology.

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