Sacrolitis in the Post-Operative Period : A Rare Complication In a Young Female Following Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery : A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Sacroiliitis, the inflammation of one or both sacroiliac joints, often leads to lower back pain and leg discomfort. Its diagnosis is complicated due to the SI joint's complex anatomy and function. A 20-year-old female patient with a history of laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy and a previous cesarean delivery presented with bilateral lower limb weakness, sacral pain, left leg parasthesias, and constipation. MRI revealed increased STIR signal intensity in the left sacroiliac joint, confirming left-sided sacroiliitis. The patient was managed conservatively with a regimen of corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and other supportive medications. This case highlights the importance of considering sacroiliitis in patients with post-surgical or pregnancy-related lower back pain and the role of imaging in diagnosis.
Authors: DEEPIKA KANDANURI -, RENUKA SOLLAPURAM -, HEMAVATHI KURUBA -, VINEELA REDDY MERUVA -, PAVAN KALYAN LADDAGIRI -, Fareeha Chilabanda Shaik -, Shaik Ontela Masood -
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408102449