Genitofemoral nerve

Question 1

Genitofemoral nerve anatomy

Answer 1

• (L1–L2) transverses the anterior surface of psoas, and lies immediately lateral to the external iliac vessels
• It divides into a genital branch, which enters the deep inguinal ring, and a femoral branch, which passes deep to the inguinal ligament within the femoral sheath

Question 2

Causes of genitofemoral injury

Answer 2

• Pelvic sidewall surgery

- During removal of the external iliac nodes.

Question 3

Symptoms of genitofemoral injury

Answer 3

Paraesthesia over the mons pubis, labia majorum and femoral triangle