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Introduction

Pudendal Neuralgia is a condition whose exact incidence is not known, although PN is thought to be more common than is currently diagnosed.  It has been referred to by several names including “Alcock’s Syndrome” and “Pudendal Canal Syndrome.”  We prefer Pudendal Neuralgia because it describes the symptoms, which may be caused by an entrapment or a compression or tension problem.  It is a general term and it does not refer to specific origins of the symptoms.

Symptoms

Etiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Diagnosis

Treatment

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