Early detection of median nerve compression by Electroneurography can improve outcome in children with Mucopolysaccharidoses

Early detection of median nerve compression by Electroneurography can improve outcome in children with Mucopolysaccharidoses

Abstract Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common complication of the mucopolysaccharidoses. In severe or attenuated mucopolysaccharidoses patients, clinical symptoms of CTS usually appear at a late stage of median nerve compression. Relying on CTS symptoms is often too late and there is...

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Main Authors: Kim Maincent, Bénédicte Héron, Thierry Billette de Villemeur, Michèle Mayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Hunter
Hurler
Hurler-Scheie
Nerve conduction study
Electroneurography
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13023-018-0937-9

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