Pudendal neuralgia and imaging methods

Česká verze

Authors: T. Duchoňová ¹; T. Fučík ²; J. Dvořák ²; J. Tintěra ³; D. Kautznerová ³; K. Švabík ²; J. Mašata ²
Authors place of work: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika Nemoncice Quiron Salud Malaga, Španělsko ¹; Klinika gynekologie, porodnictví a neonatologie 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze, Česká republika ²; Oddělení výpočetní tomografie, magnetické rezonance a klinické a experimentální spektroskopie, Pracoviště zobrazovacích metod, IKEM, Praha, Česká republika ³
Published in the journal: Ceska Gynekol 2024; 89(6): 496-500
Category: Přehledová práce
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/cccg2024496

Summary

Objective: To create a comprehensive overview of imaging methods for diagnosing pudendal neuralgia. Methodology: Literature review. Conclusion: Pudendal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that is difficult to diagnose. On average, it takes 5 years from the onset of symptoms to the correct diagnosis. Diagnosis is based on symptoms described by the patient, neuropelveological physical examination, and presence of the 5 Nantes criteria. Imaging methods, especially ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of the pudendal nerve, show great promise for a more accurate and faster diagnosis. These methods can assist in diagnosing issues and excluding other pathologies that may cause symptoms.

Keywords:

magnetic resonance – imaging methods – chronic pelvic pain – pudendal neuralgia – pudendal nerve

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ORCID autorů

K. Švabík 0000-0003-1778-2101

J. Mašata 0000-0002-3898-6608

Doručeno/Submitted: 11. 9. 2024

Přijato/Accepted: 10. 10. 2024

MUDr. Tereza Duchoňová

Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika

Nemocnice Quiron Salud Malaga

Av. Imperio Argentina, 1

Carretera de Cádiz

29004 Malaga

Španělsko