Acral osteolysis in bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome

J Radiol Case Rep. 2008;2(2):3-4. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v2i2.36. Epub 2008 Aug 1.

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common neurological condition with rare yet potentially serious cutaneous and skeletal complications. We present a case of mutilating/ulcerating bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome in a 63 year old female. Radiographs showed symmetrical acral osteolysis in the index and middle fingers distal phalanges bilaterally. Carpal tunnel decompressions provided symptomatic relief.