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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve usually in the inguinal canal | *Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve usually in the inguinal canal | ||
===Etiology=== | |||
*Intrapelvic (pregnancy, enlarging mass, aneurysm) | |||
*Extrapelvic (trauma, tight garment or belt, obesity) | |||
*Systemic (DM) | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 12 May 2015
Background
- Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve usually in the inguinal canal
Etiology
- Intrapelvic (pregnancy, enlarging mass, aneurysm)
- Extrapelvic (trauma, tight garment or belt, obesity)
- Systemic (DM)
Clinical Features
- Numbness and pain of anterolateral thigh
- Pelvic compression test
- Turn pt on side
- Compress pelvis
- If symptoms are relieved after 30s of lateral compression diagnosis is confirmed
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
- NSAIDs
- Weight loss
- Corticosteroid injection
See Also
Source
Tintinalli