title: Ulnar neuropathy caused by a thrombosed ulnar vein. Case report and literature review.
abstract: A previously unreported finding of ulnar nerve compression at the wrist caused by a thrombosed ulnar artery vena comitans is described. The value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in evaluating wrist masses is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Upper Extremity Program Miami Children's Hospital, FL 33155, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Grossman
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014457:Ulna / Q000098:blood supply*; D017769:Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*