Case Report
Volume: 4 | Issue: 10 | Published: Oct 28, 2020 | Pages: 360 - 363 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1597591338
Idiopathic femoral nerve palsy - a case report
Authors: Murat Guntel , Alper Uysal
Article Info
Authors
Murat Guntel
Department of Neurology, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya, Turkey
Alper Uysal
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Hatay State Hospital, Antakya, Turkey
Publication History
Received: August 16, 2020
Revised: August 29, 2020
Accepted: September 14, 2020
Published: October 28, 2020
Abstract
Background: Femoral neuropathy is a clinical condition that may be associated with a wide variety of etiologies and may cause severe walking difficulties. Symptoms and signs of femoral neuropathy vary depending on the severity and level of the lesion. Clinical examination, electrophysiological studies, and radiological evaluation are very important in diagnosis. Treatment is planned according to the symptoms and the underlying cause, and surgical or conservative approaches can be applied. Case Presentation: A 39-year-old man presented with weakness and thinning in the right leg and numbness, burning, and tingling in the medial of the right lower extremity. A diagnosis of idiopathic femoral nerve neuropathy was made as a result of neurological examination, electrophysiological, and radiological evaluations. Conclusion: Isolated femoral neuropathy is a rare condition that can be misdiagnosed and may result in treatment delays and permanent damage. Clinicians must be aware of this clinical picture.
Keywords: Idiopathic femoral neuropathy, a rare condition, case report, green