EP.106Hypertrophic neuropathy of the sciatic nerve

Hypertrophic neuropathy is a benign tumour. The sciatic nerve and branches are involved in 13% of cases. Although fascicular nerve biopsy is the mainstay of diagnosis, magnetic resonance imaging can establish the existance of hypertrophic neuropathy. A 10-year-old boy presented with a 10-month history of left foot drop. There was no antecedent infection, trauma, or intramuscular injection. Clinical examination revealed atrophy of the peroneal...