Relapsing lumbosacral plexus neuropathy. Report of two cases

Eur Neurol. 1991;31(6):348-51. doi: 10.1159/000116691.

Abstract

Primary lumbosacral plexus neuropathy (LSPN) is a well-defined syndrome characterized by pain, weakness and atrophy in the distribution of the lumbosacral plexus. Previous reports of LSPN have stressed the benign nature of the syndrome. Patients generally have a nearly complete recovery in months to years following the initial event. Two patients presenting with a relapsing form of LSPN are reported. The diagnosis of LSPN was based on clinical and electromyographic features, and no underlying cause was found on initial evaluation or subsequent follow-up over a 6- to 8-year period. We suggest that these patients represent a clinically and possibly pathologically distinct subgroup of LSPN.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Leg / innervation*
  • Lumbosacral Plexus / physiopathology*
  • Muscles / innervation*
  • Muscular Atrophy / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Atrophy / physiopathology*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Peripheral Nerves / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Recurrence