Other Studies:
Nerve conduction studies: Left lateral femoral cutaneous nerve showed no response
MRI Left Hip and Lumbar spine: Both normal
Exertional Compartment Pressure Testing: Normal compartment pressures at rest, and 1- and 5- minutes post exercise.
Due to continued symptoms after meralgia paresthetica treatment and negative MRI lumbar/hip imaging, differential diagnosis was expanded to consider possible vascular pathology. Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV) of the pelvis was obtained and showed 80% compression of left common iliac vein as it crosses under the right common iliac artery. Case Photo #1
No thrombosis or collateral vessels were visualized.
Consultations:
Physical Medicine and Rehab for nerve conduction studies
Vascular Surgery for stent placement
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