Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to Masson's tumour

Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to Masson's tumour

Abstract We present a case of a Masson's tumour causing carpal tunnel syndrome. Space occupying lesions should be considered as a differential in refractory cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, especially those in whom the symptoms are dynamic. Once radiological investigation confirms such a diagno...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma 2015-12, Vol.6 (4), p.281-282
Hauptverfasser: Titchener, Andrew Gordon, MA (Cantab), MSc (Cardiff), MRCS (Eng), AHEA, Arenas-Prat, Joan, LMS
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Sprache:eng
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
Case Report
Intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia
Masson's tumour
Neuropathy
Orthopedics
Wrist
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract We present a case of a Masson's tumour causing carpal tunnel syndrome. Space occupying lesions should be considered as a differential in refractory cases of carpal tunnel syndrome, especially those in whom the symptoms are dynamic. Once radiological investigation confirms such a diagnosis, we advocate surgical excision, as malignancy can only be excluded via histological examination.
ISSN:0976-5662
2213-3445
DOI:10.1016/j.jcot.2015.05.004