Superficial thrombophlebitis in the forearm leading to entrapment of the radial nerve branch: a first case report and literature review.
Radial nerve entrapment
Superficial thrombophlebitis
Journal
BMC musculoskeletal disorders
ISSN: 1471-2474
Titre abrégé: BMC Musculoskelet Disord
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100968565
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Jun 2024
01 Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
03
03
2024
accepted:
27
05
2024
medline:
2
6
2024
pubmed:
2
6
2024
entrez:
2
6
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This article reports a case of a female patient admitted with swelling and subcutaneous mass in the right forearm, initially suspected to be multiple nerve fibroma. However, through preoperative imaging and surgery, the final diagnosis confirmed superficial thrombophlebitis. This condition resulted in entrapment of the radial nerve branch, leading to noticeable nerve entrapment and radiating pain. The surgery involved the excision of inflammatory tissue and thrombus, ligation of the cephalic vein, and complete release of the radial nerve branch. Postoperative pathology confirmed the presence of Superficial Thrombophlebitis. Through this case, we emphasize the importance of comprehensive utilization of clinical, imaging, and surgical interventions for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. This is the first clinical report of radial nerve branch entrapment due to superficial thrombophlebitis.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38824539
doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07545-4
pii: 10.1186/s12891-024-07545-4
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
429Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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