The application of pudendal nerve blockade in the treatment of pudendal neuralgia related chronic pelvic pain

Abstract

Pudendal neuralgia is a rare and — in the absence of somatic, radiological and laboratory abnormalities — often unrec-ognizable problem, posing a serious challenge to therapeutic management. Our case study presents the complete diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm of a female patient with chronic pudendal pain. In addition, our paper draws attention to the role of pelvic pain workgroups — such as the Pelvic Pain Task Force of the Semmelweis University — where cases of chronic pelvic pain with no clear medical reason can be assessed and treated with higher efficiency.