title: An unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome.
abstract: Most cases of carpal tunnel syndrome are idiopathic. One condition associated with carpal tunnel syndrome is a lipofibromatous hamartoma. We describe a case of a lipofibromatous hamartoma presenting as a soft tissue wrist swelling with associated symptoms and signs of carpal tunnel syndrome. We advocate that all soft tissue swellings of the wrist with associated neurological signs be investigated appropriately, avoiding unnecessary additional surgery.
authors.affiliation: Northern Ireland Plastics and Maxillofacial Service, Ward 10/11, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Northern Ireland.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Robinson
authors.forename: M Haj
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Basheer
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Herbert
mesh_terms: D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D002349:Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D020423:Median Neuropathy / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*