Carpal tunnel syndrome in the mucopolysaccharidoses and related disorders. Issue 9 (September 1990)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wraith, J E; Alani, S M
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 65:Issue 9(1990)
• Page Start: 962
• Page End: 963
• Publication Date: 1990-09
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.65.9.962
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Eighteen patients with various mucopolysaccharidoses or mucolipidosis III were studied electrophysiologically to determine the presence or absence of carpal tunnel syndrome. In 17 patients this was clearly demonstrated, the only exception being a boy with mucopolysaccharidosis II, age 6 months at testing. All patients had a remarkable lack of symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common complication of the mucopolysaccharidoses and mucolipidosis III and should be actively looked for in affected patients. Early diagnosis and treatment offer the best chance of a good response to surgery.