Endometriosis that involves nerves is rare and usually occurs in the pelvis. We describe a case of extra-pelvic endometriosis
that involved the superior gluteal nerve. The patient presented with ill-defined buttock and thigh pain and a Trendelenberg
gait. MRI demonstrated atrophic changes in the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius and tensor fascia lata muscles indicating involvement
of the superior gluteal nerve. MRI showed a mass in the line of the superior gluteal nerve. The mass was hyperintense on STIR
and T1-weighted images and did not enhance after intravenous contrast although surrounding edema did enhance. Histological
examination of material obtained at open biopsy showed endometriosis. The patient was commenced on hormonal treatment to suppress
ovarian activity.
Keywords Endometriosis - Peripheral nerves - Muscle atrophy - MRI