title: Hypothyroidism: a rare cause of the bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome--a case report and a review of the literature.
abstract: Reported herein is a patient who developed symptoms of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome following radioactive iodine induced hypothyroidism. A review of the literature is presented.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000188:drug therapy; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes