Carpal tunnel syndrome due to an haemangioma of the median nerve in a 12-year-old child.
A case of carpal tunnel syndrome due to an haemangioma of the median nerve in a 12-year-old male is reported. Radiological and histological data support a venous origin of the tumour. Interfascicular dissection and resection were performed, and 6 months later the patient remains symptoms free.
Coessens
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Brussels Free University, Children's Hospital Reine Fabiola, Belgium.
De Mey
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Lacotte
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Vandenbroeck
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D000293:Adolescent; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005385:Fingers / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000601:surgery; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography