Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 63, Issue 11 , Pages e788-e791, November 2010

An unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome☆

Northern Ireland Plastics and Maxillofacial Service, Ward 10/11, Ulster Hospital, Dundonald, Northern Ireland

Received 5 December 2009; accepted 18 June 2010. published online 20 July 2010.

Summary 

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.

Keywords: Lipofibromatous hamartoma, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, Magnetic Resonance imaging

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☆ This case has not been presented at any meeting in whole or in part.

PII: S1748-6815(10)00381-5

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2010.06.019

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 63, Issue 11 , Pages e788-e791, November 2010

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