Meralgia paresthetica

Also known as: Bernhardt–Roth syndrome

Entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.

Medical specialty: Neurology
Subspecialty: Neurology / Neuromuscular
Sex & age distribution: Male: more common; Female: affected; Children: rare
Gene(s) involved: None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Compression at inguinal ligament; obesity, tight clothing.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (2)

burning painnumbness on anterolateral thigh

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