Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Caused by a Deep Soft Tissue Tumor
Author Information
Author(s): Byron E Chalidis, Christos G Dimitriou
Primary Institution: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Hypothesis
Can deep soft tissue leiomyomas be misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome?
Conclusion
Deep soft tissue leiomyomas can be misdiagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome, but surgical excision can lead to symptom resolution.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a two-year history of symptoms before diagnosis.
- Surgical excision led to complete symptom resolution.
- MRI revealed a mass causing median nerve compression.
Takeaway
A man had hand pain that was thought to be carpal tunnel syndrome, but it turned out to be a rare tumor. After surgery, he felt much better.
Methodology
The patient underwent median nerve conduction studies, MRI, and surgical excision of the tumor.
Potential Biases
Potential for misdiagnosis due to atypical presentation.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
32-year-old male manual laborer.
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