Median nerve conduction studies and wrist magnetic resonance imaging in acromegalic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Conclusions The median nerves of acromegalic patients with CTS were enlarged and had impaired nerve conduction. This finding represents a predominant intrinsic feature in the pathophysiology of the disease rather than an extrinsic feature such as a thickened transverse carpal ligament.

http://rd.springer.com/10.1007/s11102-015-0642-9

Source: Pituitary - October 1, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research