Meralgia paresthetica caused by inguinal lymphadenopathy related to tinea pedis infection: A case report

Atalay K. G., Giray E., YOLCU G., YAĞCI İ.

Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol.66, no.4, pp.473-475, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.5606/tftrd.2020.4459
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.473-475
  • Keywords: Meralgia paresthetica, Tinea pedis, Ultrasound
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.