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The micropathology of the typical carpal tunnel syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3958535     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The synovial membrane in the carpal tunnel of twenty-nine patients suffering from the typical clinical picture of carpal tunnel syndrome was examined microscopically over an eighteen month period with a follow-up of six months to two years. Unusual causes such as tendon sheath tumours and post-Colles fractures were excluded. Three micropathological pictures emerged. Oedema was found in twenty-four patients, chronic perivascular inflammation in three and fibrinous synovitis in two. No difference was detected in the clinical presentation in the three pathological appearances. The authors believe that oedema is the typical picture and the other two appearances could indicate irritation of the synovial membrane as a result of finger activity.
Authors:
D K Faithfull; D H Moir; J Ireland
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0266-7681     ISO Abbreviation:  J Hand Surg Br     Publication Date:  1986 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1986-05-22     Completed Date:  1986-05-22     Revised Date:  2009-06-08    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8403839     Medline TA:  J Hand Surg Br     Country:  SCOTLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  131-2     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / complications,  pathology*
Edema / etiology
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Synovial Membrane / pathology*
Synovitis / etiology
Vasculitis / etiology

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