Giant cell arteritis of the median nerve simulating carpal tunnel syndrome.
We present a distinctly rare case of giant cell arteritis involving the small artery of the median nerve with symptoms that may be confused with carpal tunnel syndrome. The excision of the involved arterial segment cures the patient of the local symptoms, but the administration of corticosteroids as soon as the diagnosis is established is very important for these patients with multiple arterial involvement.
D001158:Arteries; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013700:Giant Cell Arteritis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008475:Median Nerve / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged