Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to extrapulmonary tuberculosis: a case report

Abstract

In this article, we present a rare case of carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to flexor tenosynovitis from M. tuberculosis. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome and mass lesions of the wrist as early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for M. tuberculosis infection is important to restore hand function, in patients with late diagnosis poor functional outcome can occur. The patient should receive a combination of carpal tunnel release, flexor tenosynovectomy, and appropriate antibiotics which should yield complete resolution of symptoms. Here we present a case report which was diagnosed and treated successfully at our center.