C-arm guided caudal epidural block with steroid for management of peripheral nerve sheath tumor-related chronic back pain
Abstract
Peripheral nerve sheath tumors in the pelvis are a severe back and buttock region pain condition. It ischaracterized by severe dull aching, throbbing-like, and recurrent pain, often triggered by movementor continuous sitting. Surgical excision is used to treat large symptomatic lesions like neurofibromas,although this procedure carries risks. Other treatment options for Peripheral nerve sheath tumors includemedical, peripheral nerve blocks, and interventional procedures but C-arm guided caudal epiduralblock with steroid is a minimally invasive procedure. This procedure is less invasive, safe, and providesimmediate results and minimal side effects.
Keywords: nerve sheath tumorpaincaudal epidural block
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