A 29-year-old pregnant woman presented to the office complaining of left leg pain. The pain has been present for the last month but progressed in the last two weeks. It is exacerbated after sitting for a long time. There is burning, tingling, and numbness on the lateral surface of the left thigh. She has no prior medical or surgical history. She has a BMI of 36 kg/m2. Bilateral motor examination shows no abnormalities. A localized area of numbness and pain is present on the left thigh. The pain doesn't worsen when the leg is raised straight. The reflexes are normal on both sides. Compression of which of the following nerves is the cause of this patient's presentation?

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Eductional Objective: Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve leads to meralgia parasthetica. Usually, patients with obesity, diabetes mellitus, and pregnancy are at risk for developing this condition. Patients present with pain, numbness, and tingling in the lateral thigh without motor deficits.

A 29-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Presented to the Office Complaining of Left