Causes of peripheral neuropathy: Diabetes and beyond
The Journal of Family Practice. 2015 December;64(12):774-778,781-783
December 1, 2015|The Journal of Family Practice
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Leg paresthesias can be challenging to evaluate because of the varied causes and clinical presentations. This diagnostic guide with at-a-glance tables can help.
Magnetic resonance imaging of Ms. T’s hip and upper leg shows a 10.7 cm x 7.8 cm x 13 cm heterogeneously enhancing mass in the expected location of the right sciatic nerve (FIGURE). Biopsy reveals a high grade, poorly differentiated synovial sarcoma. Her physician refers her to an oncologist for initiation of chemotherapy, radiation, and debulking surgery.
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Laura C. Mayans, MD, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214; lmayans@kumc.edu.
