[Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsy (HNPP): a diagnostic trap]

Chir Main. 2013 Sep;32(4):262-4. doi: 10.1016/j.main.2013.06.004. Epub 2013 Jul 26.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report two clinical cases of a rarely observed pathology in orthopedic surgery daily practice: hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsy (HNPP), which leads to dysesthesiae, hypoesthesiae and regressive palsies. Onset, clinical signs and electromyographic abnormalities are described. Forensic consequences can occur in early postoperative period. Knowledge of this familial pathology allows precautionary measures at surgery and avoids unnecessary surgical revisions.

Keywords: Familiale; Hereditary; Palsy; Paralysie; Pression; Pressure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Arthrogryposis / complications
  • Arthrogryposis / diagnosis*
  • Arthrogryposis / genetics
  • Arthrogryposis / surgery*
  • Bone Plates*
  • Electromyography / methods
  • Female
  • Finger Injuries / diagnosis
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy / complications
  • Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy / diagnosis*
  • Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy / genetics
  • Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / diagnosis*
  • Humeral Fractures / etiology
  • Humeral Fractures / genetics
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery*
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Supplementary concepts

  • Tomaculous neuropathy