A repeated carpal tunnel syndrome due to tophaceous gout in flexor tendon: A case report

Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Mar;96(9):e6245. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000006245.

Abstract

Rationale: Gouty tophi is a rare cause of CTS. We first report a unique case of repeated CTS with gouty tophi in flexor tendon. In the previous literature, the symptoms cases of CTS were gradually increased.

Patient concerns: We report a 44-year-old male porter presented with mass on his left distal forearm combined a repeated carpal tunnel syndrome for 5 years. He felt numbness in fingers and his left palmar. The CTS symptoms had been eased through rest and dugs medication. It recurred twice.

Diagnoses: Monosodium urate crystal deposits were found in surgery. Histologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of gout.

Interventions: We removed partial of gouty tophus and retained the integrity of the tendon.

Outcomes: Two years after the surgery, the patient had not experienced any symptom recurrence.

Lessons: Early diagnosis and control of gout are necessary to avoid irreversible complications. The surgery combined with decreasing trioxypurine treatment can improve the treatment outcome of gouty tophus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / etiology*
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery
  • Gout / complications*
  • Gout / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male