View source for Meralgia paresthetica

==Background==
*Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve usually in the inguinal canal

===Etiology===
*Intrapelvic ([[pregnancy]], enlarging mass, [[AAA|aneurysm]])
*Extrapelvic ([[trauma]], tight garment or belt, [[the obese patient|obesity]])
*Systemic ([[DM]])

==Clinical Features==
*[[Numbness]] and pain of anterolateral thigh
*Pelvic compression test
**Turn patient on side
**Compress pelvis
**If symptoms are relieved after 30s of lateral compression diagnosis is confirmed

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==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Hip pain DDX}}

Thigh Numbness
*L3/L4 radiculopathy
*Lumbosacral plexopathy
*Femoral neuropathy

==Evaluation==

==Management==
*[[NSAIDs]]
*Weight loss
*[[Corticosteroid]] injection

==See Also==

==References==
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[[Category:Neurology]]