Carpal tunnel syndrome in a 28-month-old child.
We report a 28-month-old male child, known to have Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type VI), who presented with inconsistent right hand discomfort. Clinical suspicion of right carpal tunnel syndrome was confirmed by nerve conduction and electromyographic studies, and a decompressive procedure was done with uneventful recovery. Carpal tunnel syndrome in mucopolysaccharidosis patients should be suspected, diagnosed and treated early for better outcome.
Division of Neurosurgery, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. amusharb@go.com.jo
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D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009087:Mucopolysaccharidosis VI / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*