ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 66-year-old man who had persisting complaints after initial classical open carpal tunnel release. During revision a reversed palmaris profundus muscle was identified as being the cause of residual compression of the median nerve. Neurolysis with release of the palmaris profundus muscle was performed without resection of this anatomical variant and resulted in full resolution of the complaints.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/surgery , Median Nerve/injuries , Orthopedic Procedures/adverse effects , Peripheral Nerve Injuries/etiology , Postoperative Complications , Aged , Electromyography , Humans , Male , Median Nerve/physiopathology , Median Nerve/surgery , Neurosurgical Procedures/methods , Peripheral Nerve Injuries/diagnosis , Peripheral Nerve Injuries/surgery , ReoperationABSTRACT
Since the incidence of amyloidosis is increasing, the purpose of this article is to review the imaging features of intrathoracic amyloidosis. Amyloidosis forms a heterogeneous group of disorders characterised by the extracellular deposition of a homologous protein complex. The heart is the most commonly involved organ in the chest. Respiratory amyloidal deposition is much less common and may be generalised, when it occurs as a part of a systemic disease, or it may be restricted only to the respiratory system. Although, the abnormalities are considered non-specific, recent literature suggests-especially for cardiac amyloidosis-specific patterns of abnormalities.
