Entrapment neuropathy caused by tophaceous gout

J Hand Surg Br. 1984 Oct;9(3):331-2. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681(84)90054-8.

Abstract

Entrapment neuropathy associated with gout is a rare occurrence. We report two cases of entrapment neuropathy of ulnar tunnel syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome caused by gouty tophi. Problems related to its mechanism and treatment are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arthritis / complications*
  • Arthritis / pathology
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / pathology
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery*
  • Gout / complications*
  • Gout / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Median Nerve / pathology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / pathology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / surgery*
  • Ulnar Nerve / pathology
  • Ulnar Nerve / surgery*