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J Korean Assoc EMG Electrodiagn Med 2012;14(1):30-33.
Published online June 1, 2012.
Combined Sciatic and Ulnar Nerve Palsy Complicating Rhabdomyolysis
Received: 7 November 2011   • Revised: 9 January 2012   • Accepted: 17 January 2012
Abstract
We report a rare case of simultaneous sciatic and ulnar neuropathies following alcohol overdose with prolonged immobilization. He presented with swelling and pain in the right gluteal and forearm regions. Excessive elevation of serum creatine phosphokinase level indicated the presence of rhabdomyolysis. Moreover, pelvic CT showed diffuse thickening and inflammatory change of the right gluteus muscles. We suggest that these neuropathies resulted from compression and ischemia of the nerves by the swollen muscles identified through the CT scan.
Key Words: Sciatic nerve palsy, Ulnar nerve palsy, Rhabdomyolysis
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