Mononeuropathy of the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve. A case occurring in a diabetic woman.
A diabetic woman developed mononeuropathy of the deep palmar branch of the ulnar nerve six months following repetitive palmar trauma. The illness was initially incorrectly diagnosed as motor neuron disease, emphasizing the importance of accurate diagnosis of diseases that cause wasting of intrinslc muscles in the hand.
D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000473:pathology; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D009431:Neural Conduction; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000293:injuries*