Meralgia paraesthetica
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Meralgia paraesthetica. This is caused by entrapment or neuroma of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by entrapment or neuroma of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN)
- This is usually at the exit of the nerve form the pelvis
Clinical features
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Surgical (iatrogenic) causes
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Extrinsic causes
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Investigations
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Synonym
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References
- Bertorini TE. Neuromuscular Case Studies. Butterworth Heinemann Philadelphia 2008 p211.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 p395.
- Amato AA, Russell JA. Neuromuscular Disorders. McGraw Hill New York 2008 p443.
- Bhidayasiri R, Waters MF, Giza CC. Neurological Differential Diagnosis. A Prioritized Approach. Blackwell Publishing Massachusetts 2005 p291.
- Brazis PW, Masdeu JC, Biller J. Localization in Clinical Neurology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Philadelphia 2007 p55.
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