Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis of the Wrist Simulating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Authors: Piñeiro SM, Cueva RM, Niebla LH, Pazos CP*, Morera TM and Rodríguez YF

DOI: 10.23880/aabsc-16000174

Volume 5, Issue 1

Abstract

Diffuse pigmented vellonodular synovitis in the wrist region behaving like a carpal tunnel syndrome is rare. The objective of this article is to present a patient with diffuse pigmented vellonodular synovitis of the right wrist simulating a carpal tunnel syndrome resolved with surgical treatment, obtaining optimal results. The patient began with pain in the area of the right wrist, accompanied by paresthetic sensations as well as a diffuse increase in volume in the distal third of the forearm that increased with work activity. During surgery, diffuse proliferation of the synovium of the sheath of the flexor tendons of the fingers was verified, it was resected and sent to Pathology, diagnosing diffuse pigmented vellonodular synovitis. After surgery, the symptoms disappeared with a very satisfactory evolution.

Keywords: Diffuse Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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