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versão impressa ISSN 2183-8135versão On-line ISSN 2184-0628
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RIBEIRO, Mariana e CAMOES, Ana. When the Legs Speak: A Case Report. Gaz Med [online]. 2023, vol.10, n.4, pp.331-334. Epub 29-Dez-2023. ISSN 2183-8135. https://doi.org/10.29315/gm.v1i1.757.
Peripheral neuropathy is a vast entity that encompasses several differential diagnoses, namely meralgia paresthetica, which reflects a lesion of the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve. In this article, the authors describe a case of meralgia paresthetica addressed in the primary healthcare. This case highlights the importance of knowing this entity for a timely diagnosis and, consequently, reduction of the patients' suffering.
Palavras-chave : Femoral Neuropathy; Nerve Compression Syndromes; Primary Health Care.