Carpal tunnel syndrome in childhood.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is extremely rare in childhood and in almost all previously reported cases it has been secondary to some underlying condition. Three 13- to 14-year-old girls are described with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome, confirmed by EMG and relieved by surgical decompression. A noteworthy feature in children is short-lasting but severe attacks of pain, which may be the main symptom. Correct diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary examinations and, if indicated, the syndrome can be cured by surgery.
Children's Hospital, University of Helsinki, Finland.
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Sainio
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Merikanto
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Larsen
D000293:Adolescent; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000503:physiopathology; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011930:Reaction Time / Q000502:physiology