title: In-continuity neuroma of the median nerve after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome: case report.
abstract: Iatrogenic injuries of the median nerve after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome resulting in the formation of a neuroma are rare. We present here the case of two patients, one with a bifid median nerve, showing in-continuity neuroma after surgical release for carpal tunnel syndrome. The patients reported persistent post-operative pain and showing symptoms. In both cases, ultrasound showed an in-continuity neuroma with a hypoechoic and enlarged median nerve at the carpal tunnel. The case report shows that ultrasound may be helpful in confirming the clinical diagnosis of neuroma and it is useful for evaluation of the percentage of the area affected by the tear.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Unit, Moncucco Hospital, Lugano, Switzerland.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Depaoli
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Institute of Radiology, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Coscia
authors.affiliation: Foundation IRCCS, Policlinico San Matteo, Institute of Radiology, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alessandrino
keywords: Carpal tunnel; Median nerve; Neuroma; Ultrasound