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.
Musharbash
Awni
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Division of Neurosurgery, Jordan University Hospital, Amman, Jordan. amusharb@go.com.jo
D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009087:Mucopolysaccharidosis VI / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology*