ArticleCureus2024
Genitofemoral Nerve Variation: An Attempt to Explain the Embryological Basis via a Case Report.
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- Genetic and genomic insights into male reproductive tract development.Fertility and sterility · 2025Pooled it
- A multilevel variation of the sensory branches of the lumbar plexus with an accessory genitofemoral nerve.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
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Abstract
The genitofemoral nerve (GFN) presents with a variable course in nearly half of the population. This variation can be seen in its availability, course, and branching. Here, a notable case during a cadaveric dissection revealed an unusually high bifurcation of the GFN on the left side, contrasting with the typical bifurcation observed on the right. This divergence was highlighted using colored markers to aid educational visualization, facilitating a comprehensive learning experience about the nerve's variability and its functional implications, such as the cremasteric reflex. Embryologically, these variations stem from the migratory paths of myotomes during development, influenced by extrinsic signals and growth factors. Despite the high incidence of anatomical variability, the muscular structure remains consistent, suggesting that the nerve's formation is more susceptible to developmental shifts than the muscles it innervates. Clinically, understanding GFN variations is crucial due to the nerve's involvement in conditions like genitofemoral neuropathy, which can arise from surgical procedures. Accurate knowledge of these variations aids in precise diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, reducing complications, and enhancing patient outcomes in lower abdominal and groin surgeries. However, further research is needed to elucidate the exact embryological and genetic underpinnings of these variations.
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