Abstract
A 26-year-old man acutely developed bilateral sensory symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Neurophysiological investigations confirmed the diagnosis of CTS with findings suggesting conduction block of sensory fibers. Endocrinological studies revealed a hyperthyroidism. He was treated with methimazole and propranolol with improvement of thyroid function. The neurophysiological and clinical follow-up revealed a progressive improvement of CTS. The echography performed at wrist bilaterally failed to show any rough compressive factors in the carpal tunnel. The clinical, neurophysiological and endocrinological evolution suggest a relationship between hyperthyroidism and acute bilateral CTS.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 399-401 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | European Journal of Neurology |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |
Keywords
- Acute carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hyperthyroidism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neuroscience(all)