An unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome

Summary Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are idiopathic. One condition associated with carpal tunnel syndrome is a lipofibromatous hamartoma. We describe a case of a lipofibromatous hamartoma presenting as a soft tissue wrist swelling with associated symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome....

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2010-11, Vol.63 (11), p.e788-e791
Hauptverfasser:	Robinson, A.J, Haj Basheer, M, Herbert, K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adipose Tissue - pathology Adult Biopsy Carpal Tunnel syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - diagnosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - etiology Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - surgery Diagnosis, Differential Female Follow-Up Studies Hamartoma - complications Hamartoma - diagnosis Humans Lipofibromatous hamartoma Magnetic Resonance Imaging Median Neuropathy - complications Median Neuropathy - diagnosis Median Neuropathy - surgery Plastic Surgery Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are idiopathic. One condition associated with carpal tunnel syndrome is a lipofibromatous hamartoma. We describe a case of a lipofibromatous hamartoma presenting as a soft tissue wrist swelling with associated symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. We advocate that all soft tissue swellings of the wrist with associated neurological signs be investigated appropriately, avoiding unnecessary additional surgery.
ISSN:	1748-6815 1878-0539
DOI:	10.1016/j.bjps.2010.06.019