L2 rather than L1 radiculopathy mimics meralgia paresthetica.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000502:physiology; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region / Q000502:physiology; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000502:physiology