Entrapment neuropathy of the superficial peroneal nerve. A bilateral case.
A 21-year-old female athlete presented with bilateral lumps in her calves which became painful on exercise. Exploration revealed entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerves. Her symptoms were relieved by fasciectomy.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D005082:Physical Exertion