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Hemangiomatosis presenting as meralgia paresthetica
T Yamamoto1, M Kurosaka, T Marui
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University, Kobe, Japan.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 28, 2001
Summary
Congenital hemangiomatosis, a rare vascular tumor, can cause meralgia paresthetica. Surgical decompression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve relieved symptoms in a teenage patient.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Oncology
Background:
- Meralgia paresthetica is a condition characterized by pain and numbness in the outer thigh.
- Congenital hemangiomatosis is a rare, diffuse proliferation of blood vessels present from birth.
Observation:
- A 15-year-old male presented with symptoms of meralgia paresthetica.
- The symptoms were attributed to a recurrent diffuse congenital hemangiomatosis in the pelvic region.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention, including neurolysis of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and partial tumor excision, provided symptom relief.
- This case suggests a novel association between congenital hemangiomatosis and meralgia paresthetica.
Implications:
- This finding expands the differential diagnosis for meralgia paresthetica, particularly in pediatric cases.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare underlying causes for nerve compression syndromes.