An unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Tuberculosis is an uncommon cause of carpal tunnel syndrome. We report a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus who developed hand numbness. Ultrasonic, operative and microbiological findings supported the diagnosis of median nerve compression secondary to a tuberculous abscess. The symptoms resolved with surgical excision and antituberculous chemotherapy.
Hui
A C F
AC
Department of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
Wong
S M
SM
Griffith
J F
JF
D000328:Adult; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography