Demyelinating focal motor neuropathy of the ulnar nerve masquerading as compression in Guyon's canal: a case report.
J Hand Surg Am
; 28(1): 48-51, 2003 Jan.
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| ID: mdl-12563637
ABSTRACT
Ulnar nerve-innervated intrinsic muscle weakness, in the absence of sensory complaints or deficits, usually is the result of compression at the ulnar nerve in zone II of Guyon's canal. In rare instances the problem is not caused by a compressive neuropathy but by a demyelinating focal motor neuropathy. Demyelinating neuropathies have been well documented in the neurologic literature but they have received little attention in the hand surgery literature. We report on one such case and the importance of differentiating the 2 neuropathies. Although surgery often is necessary for a compressive neuropathy it is contraindicated for a demyelinating neuropathy.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Desmielinizantes
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Síndromes de Compressão do Nervo Ulnar
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Neuropatias Ulnares
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hand Surg Am
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos