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Piriformis syndrome

rare

A condition referring to irritation or compression of the proximal sciatic nerve, secondary to contraction of the piriformis muscle. It results in pain in the hip or the back of the leg mimicking disk-related sciatica.

Identifiers
MONDO:0043320
Also known as
deep gluteal syndrome · hip socket neuropathy · muscle syndrome, piriformis · muscle syndromes, piriformis · piriformis muscle syndrome

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