Lymphedema is characterized by edema of the extremity due to the inability of the lymphatic system to remove lymph into the circulation. This condition can result from destruction of the superficial lymphatics from burn injury and recurrent infection of the extremity. Due to its rare occurrence, two cases of upper extremity lymphedema following burns are reported.
A case of acute carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of a foreign body in the carpal tunnel is reported. The diagnosis was based on the patient's symptoms and radiographs. Early recognition and decompression of the carpal tunnel with removal of the foreign body led to a full recovery.
Key words: Acute carpal tunnel syndromeSyndrome aigu du tunnel carpien déclenché par la présence d'un corps étranger RÉSUMÉ : Le présent rapport porte sur un cas de syndrome aigu du tunnel carpien déclenché par la présence d'un corps étranger. Ce diagnostic a été posé sur la base des symptômes de la patiente et de ses radiographies. La reconnaissance précoce du problème et la décompression du tunnel carpien par extraction du corps étranger ont permis une récupération complète.
Lymphedema is characterized by edema of the extremity due to the inability of the lymphatic system to remove lymph into the circulation. This condition can result from destruction of the superficial lymphatics from burn injury and recurrent infection of the extremity. Due to its rare occurrence, two cases of upper extremity lymphedema following burns are reported.
A case of acute carpal tunnel syndrome as the result of a foreign body in the carpal tunnel is reported. The diagnosis was based on the patient's symptoms and radiographs. Early recognition and decompression of the carpal tunnel with removal of the foreign body led to a full recovery.
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