Bilateral median neuropathy and growth hormone use: a case report.
A male elite bodybuilder suffered bilateral median nerve neuropathy during a self-administered course of growth hormone (GH). Nerve conduction velocities revealed bilateral median neuropathy consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This is the first case of GH-induced CTS occurring in an athlete. Contrary to earlier studies, this report demonstrates that GH-induced CTS is not an age-related phenomenon and alerts physicians to include GH abuse as a possible etiology of median neuropathy in athletes.
Dickerman
R D
RD
Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Douglas
J A
JA
East
J W
JW
D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012651:Self Medication; D014891:Weight Lifting
D013006:Growth Hormone