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Femoral nerve neuropathy

Dr David Dang et al.

Femoral nerve neuropathy occurs when the femoral nerve is compressed as it passes under the inguinal ligament, anterior to iliopsoas.

Causes include surgery (hysterectomy, pelvic, hip, femoral artery catheterization, arterial bypass).

Mass effect from iliacus or iliopsoas may be visualised and may result from muscle tears, hematomas, or pseudoaneurysms of iliac vessels.

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