Introduction: Schwannomas are benign, encapsulated, slow-growing, generally solitary tumors originating from Schwann cells in the peripheral nerve heath. Schwannoma of the sciatic nerve is a rare condition and, therefore, little documented in the literature. Case Report: A 77-year-old female patient arrived at the clinic complaining of pain and the appearance of a mass in the middle third of her left thigh. She presented with a well-defined mass, horizontally movable, hyperalgesia to the touch at the site of the mass, and positive Tinel's sign. Magnetic resonance imaging showed multiple lesions suggestive of neurinomas, with intense nodular enhancement after gadolinium contrast injection, diffuse, in the right thigh and in the middle third of the left thigh. Surgical treatment was proposed by our team, but the patient preferred to continue the outpatient follow-up, because the injury did not interfere in her daily activities. Conclusion: Although schwannoma in the sciatic nerve is rare, it should be considered in
Introduction: Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a congenital disorder characterized by injury or hypoplasia of the abdominal wall musculature, severe urinary tract abnormalities, and bilateral cryptorchidism in males. It has an estimated incidence of 1 in 40,000 live births. Life expectancy is low, and most affected individuals do not survive for more than one year. About 30% of survivors develop chronic renal failure and require a kidney transplant. Case Report: A male patient, delivered by cesarean section at 39 weeks of gestation, presented with respiratory failure, anuria, flaccid abdomen, bilateral cryptorchidism, and heartbeat with absence of abdominal muscle movements at delivery. Ultrasound of kidneys and urinary tract showed bilateral obstructive hydronephrosis, dilated ureters with tortuous aspect, and bladder partially full with normal wall thickness, suggesting low obstruction. In
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