A Case of Lumbosacral Radiculoplexus Neuropathy: A Rare Complication of Diabetes Mellitus.

Journal: Cureus
Published:
Abstract

Diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy, also known as diabetic lumbosacral plexopathy or diabetic amyotrophy, is a rare complication of diabetes mellitus. Due to its varied clinical presentation and wide differential, it may pose a diagnostic quandary in assessing patients with proximal asymmetrical lower limb weakness. We present the case of a 74-year-old female patient with a recent onset of falls and aim to discuss the aetiology, differentials, and treatment modalities in diabetic plexopathy.

Authors
Chukwudi Agogbua, Benjamine Ajoku, Ayan Mohamed, Oluwaseun Oloyede, Joy Aikpitanyi
Relevant Conditions

Neuralgia, Diabetic Neuropathy