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pudendal nerve entrapment
A condition where the pudendal nerve becomes compressed or trapped, causing chronic pelvic pain that may require surgical decompression.
Full Definition
Pudendal nerve entrapment is a painful condition resulting from compression of the pudendal nerve as it travels through the pelvis. This can cause chronic pelvic pain, vulvar pain, and pain with sitting. The condition may develop after childbirth, pelvic surgery, or prolonged sitting. Surgical treatment involves pudendal nerve decompression, typically performed through a transgluteal approach. Diagnosis is challenging and often requires specialized nerve blocks for confirmation.
Usage
Usage note: Often misdiagnosed due to vague symptoms; requires careful documentation of pain patterns.
In Context
- "The patient's chronic vulvar pain was ultimately diagnosed as pudendal nerve entrapment after failed conservative treatments." — Operative report
- "Pudendal nerve entrapment should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in women." — Clinical assessment
Also known as
pudendal neuralgia
Alcock canal syndrome
Don't confuse with
pudendal nerve block
levator ani syndrome