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Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2020 , Vol 66 , Num 4
Meralgia paresthetica caused by inguinal lymphadenopathy related to tinea pedis infection: A case report
1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
DOI :
10.5606/tftrd.2020.4459
Mechanical compression at any point along the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) may result in meralgia paresthetica (MP).
A 54-year-old male patient presented with pain and tingling on the anterolateral side of thigh. After excluding other causes of pain radiating
to legs, he was diagnosed with MP. Inguinal lymphadenopathy which caused the compression of LFCN was found on ultrasonographic
examination. Tinea pedis infection was also identified during the detailed investigation for lymphadenopathy. Associated MP symptoms
partially resolved immediately after ultrasound-guided LFCN block and a complete recovery was achieved after the treatment of tinea pedis.
Keywords :
Meralgia paresthetica, tinea pedis, ultrasound