Entrapment Neuropathy Caused by Tophaceous Gout

Overview

Journal J Hand Surg Br

Specialties Emergency Medicine
General Surgery

Date 1984 Oct 1

PMID 6512373

Citations 3

Authors

S Akizuki

T Matsui

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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.

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