Meralgia paresthetica.
Handb Clin Neurol
; 201: 195-201, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Meralgia paresthetica is a common but probably underrecognized syndrome caused by dysfunction of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. The diagnosis is based on the patient's description of sensory disturbance, often painful, on the anterolateral aspect of the thigh, with normal strength and reflexes. Sensory nerve conduction studies and somatosensory evoked potentials may be used to support the diagnosis, but both have technical limitations, with low specificity and sensitivity. Risk factors for meralgia paresthetica include obesity, tight clothing, and diabetes mellitus. Some cases are complications of hip or lumbar spine surgery. Most cases are self-limited, but a small proportion of patients remain with refractory and disabling symptoms. Treatment options include medications for neuropathic pain, neurolysis, neurectomy, and radioablation, but controlled trials to compare efficacy are lacking.
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Neuropatía Femoral
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Humans
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Handb Clin Neurol
Año:
2024
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