Late irradiation-induced lesions of the lumbosacral plexus

Neurology. 1983 Jul;33(7):953-5. doi: 10.1212/wnl.33.7.953.

Abstract

Lumbosacral plexus lesions developed in two women 8 and 14 years, respectively, after operation and irradiation for carcinoma of the uterus. In both patients, a left femoral nerve lesion was the presenting sign. The irradiation dose was about 5,000 rad on both sides in patient 1 and 8,400 rad on the affected side in patient 2. Both patients had low-frequency periodic discharges in the EMG.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma / radiotherapy
  • Female
  • Femoral Nerve*
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Plexus
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / radiotherapy