title: An unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, 30-32 Ngan Shing Street, Shatin, Hong Kong, China.
authors.forename: A C F
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Hui
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Wong
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Griffith
mesh_terms: 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