Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to ganglion cyst in a child

Abstract

Carpal tunnel syndrome is uncommon in children and is associated with an underlying etiology in the majority of cases. The diagnosis of the condition in childhood is dependent on a high degree of clinical suspicion, careful clinical examination, and judicious use of confirmatory investigations. The authors report a novel cause of carpal tunnel syndrome in a child, and discuss the investigation and management strategies in childhood carpal tunnel syndrome. © The Author(s) 2011.