Hoffmann’s syndrome necessitating forearm fasciotomy: a case report

Hoffmann’s syndrome necessitating forearm fasciotomy: a case report

Abstract Background Hoffmann’s syndrome is a rare form of hypothyroid myopathy. Only a few cases of fasciotomy in this setting have previously been reported. Case presentation A 41-year-old Caucasian man under treatment for hypothyroidism presented with acute-onset severe pain in his forearm for no...

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Main Authors: Erling Aarsæther, Ragnar Joakimsen, Hanne Halvorsen, Trude Sildnes, Olav Sivertsen, Jan Due
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Compartment syndrome
Fasciotomy
Hoffmann’s syndrome
Hypothyroidism
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-2351-x

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