CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME DUE TO GIANT CELL TUMOUR OF TENDON SHEATHS

Hand Surgery ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (01n02) ◽  
pp. 89-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Mitsionis ◽  
E. E. Pakos ◽  
I. Gavriilidis ◽  
Anna Batistatou
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell ◽  
Giant Cell Tumour ◽  
Present Report ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cell Tumour ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Malignant Neoplasms ◽  
Entrapment Neuropathies ◽  
First Case ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is one of the most common entrapment neuropathies in adults. It is mainly caused by the depression of ulnar nerve from normal structures at the elbow area. Despite the fact that several pathgological entities can be potential mechanisms of the syndrome, the pathogenesis due to benign or malignant neoplasms is extremely rare. In the present report we describe the first case of cubital tunnel syndrome due to giant cell tumour of the tendon sheaths.

Acute trigger wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome due to giant-cell tumour of the flexor sheath

2008 ◽  
Vol 61 (12) ◽  
pp. 1557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Chalmers ◽  
Mirren Mandalia ◽  
Rodrigo Contreras ◽  
Fred Schreuder
Keyword(s):  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Giant Cell Tumour ◽  
Cell Tumour ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Trigger Wrist

scholarly journals Comprehensive molecular imaging of malignant transformation of giant cell tumour of bone reveals diverse disease biology

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. e218839 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalevi Kairemo ◽  
Wei-Lien Wang ◽  
Vivek Subbiah
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Imaging ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Giant Cell ◽  
Malignant Transformation ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Giant Cell Tumour ◽  
Cell Tumour ◽  
X Rays ◽  
First Case

Malignant transformation of giant cell tumour of the bone is extremely rare. In addition, bone transformation in giant cell tumour may occur in different phases. With conventional X-rays, CT scans or MRIs, it may be challenging to distinguish among different phases of bone transformation, normal bone, soft tissue disease and bone disease (benign vs malignant lesions) and changes in multiple organs such as lung, liver and lymph nodes unless every lesion is biopsied, which is not practical. Molecular imaging with different isotopes (Tc-99m phosphonate, 2-deoxy-2-(18F)fluoro-d-glucose and sodium fluoride-18) may help to better characterise the disease. We hypothesised that molecular imaging could offer qualitative and quantitative characterisation of all stages of bone formation, destruction, reactivity or neoplasia in a patient with giant cell tumour of the bone, and we present the first case of molecular imaging where bone formation was seen in multiple soft tissues, such as lungs, muscles, lymph nodes and liver.

Entrapment Neuropathies: Electrodiagnostic Criteria

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Jay Blaisdell ◽  
James B. Talmage
Keyword(s):  
Nerve Conduction ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Conduction Block ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Conduction Delay ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Sixth Edition ◽  
Entrapment Neuropathies ◽  
Axon Loss ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

Abstract Like the diagnosis-based impairment (DBI) method and the range-of-motion (ROM) method for rating permanent impairment, the approach for rating compression or entrapment neuropathy in the upper extremity (eg, carpal tunnel syndrome [CTS]) is a separate and distinct methodology in the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment (AMA Guides), Sixth Edition. Rating entrapment neuropathies is similar to the DBI method because the evaluator uses three grade modifiers (ie, test findings, functional history, and physical evaluation findings), but the way these modifiers are applied is different from that in the DBI method. Notably, the evaluator must have valid nerve conduction test results and cannot diagnose or rate nerve entrapment or compression without them; postoperative nerve conduction studies are not necessary for impairment rating purposes. The AMA Guides, Sixth Edition, uses criteria that match those established by the Normative Data Task Force and endorsed by the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM); evaluators should be aware of updated definitions of normal from AANEM. It is possible that some patients may be diagnosed with carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome for treatment but will not qualify for that diagnosis for impairment rating; evaluating physicians must be familiar with electrodiagnostic test results to interpret them and determine if they confirm to the criteria for conduction delay, conduction block, or axon loss; if this is not the case, the evaluator may use the DBI method with the diagnosis of nonspecific pain.

A Case of Work-Related Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Due To Repetitive Motions

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 310
Author(s):  
Jung Won Kim ◽  
Insun Won Park ◽  
Youngjoon Won Lee ◽  
Yu Chang Kim ◽  
Pilja Chang Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome

scholarly journals Management of cubital tunnel syndrome by anterior trans-muscular transposition of the ulnar nerve

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Shawky Ammar ◽  
Mohamed Ahmed El Tabl ◽  
Dalia Salah Saif
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Ulnar Nerve ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Electrophysiological Study ◽  
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Nerve Entrapment ◽  
Cubital Tunnel ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Tunnel Syndrome ◽  
Dash Questionnaire

Abstract Background Various surgical options are used for the treatment of ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. In this study, anterior trans-muscular transposition of the ulnar nerve was used for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome. Objectives To evaluate the surgical results of anterior trans-muscular transposition technique for the treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome with particular emphasis on clinical outcome. Methods Forty patients with cubital tunnel syndrome were operated using anterior trans-muscular transposition technique. Patients were classified into post-operative clinical outcome grades according to the Wilson & Krout criteria, and they were followed up by visual analog scale (VAS), the Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, electrophysiological study, and post-operative clinical evaluation. Results Forty patients with cubital tunnel syndrome who underwent anterior trans-muscular transposition of the ulnar nerve show a significant clinical improvement at 24 months post-surgery regarding visual analog scale (VAS), the Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, electrophysiological study, and the Wilson & Krout grading as 87.5% of the patients recorded excellent and good outcome. Conclusion Anterior transmuscular transposition of the ulnar nerve is a safe and effective treatment for ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow.

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