26th August 2024

A 58-year-old patient is referred to clinic with pain in his right thigh. He has a past medical history of obesity

A 58-year-old patient is referred to clinic with pain in his right thigh. He has a past medical history of obesity, asthma and hypertension. He describes intense burning pain brought on by anything being in contact with the skin of his right anterior and lateral thigh to such an extent that he now finds it hard to wear his work suits. On examination, you can see no skin changes, and power is normal throughout both lower limbs. He has hyperalgesia in an area overlying his lateral and anterior thigh. The rest of the neurological exam is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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