title: Atypical causes of hand pain.
abstract: The history and physical examination allow early identification of the cause of hand pain in most patients. In some cases, however, the etiology of the pain is not obvious and a diagnostic problem arises. The less common causes of hand pain include atypical mycobacterial infection, occult fractures, bone fragments, incomplete carpal coalitions, carpal ligament injuries and several uncommon forms of tendinitis.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology