# A Severe Case of Diabetic Lumbosacral Radiculoplexus Neuropathy: A Diagnosis of Exclusion

## TL;DR

This paper presents a rare case of diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy, a difficult-to-diagnose condition that requires ruling out other possibilities.

## Contribution

The paper contributes a rare clinical case and a review of the diagnosis and management of diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy.

## Key findings

- DLSRPN is a rare disease that is diagnosed after excluding other conditions due to its non-specific symptoms.
- Management of DLSRPN varies once diagnosed, and the paper discusses possible treatment approaches.
- A 50-year-old male case is presented to illustrate the clinical features and management of DLSRPN.

## Abstract

Diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy (DLSRPN), also known as diabetic amyotrophy, is a rare disease of exclusion that is difficult to diagnose due to its non-specific clinical presentation of neuropathy, autonomic symptoms, and potential weight loss. Due to this, many differential diagnoses are raised before making a diagnosis of such an uncommon disease. However, once the diagnosis is made, the management of this disease can vary. Here, we would like to discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this disease, as well as present a rare case of diabetic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy in a 50-year-old male.