Carpal tunnel syndrome in a 28-month-old child

We report a 28-month-old male child, known to have Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome (mucopolysaccharidosis type VI), who presented with inconsistent right hand discomfort. Clinical suspicion of right carpal tunnel syndrome was confirmed by nerve conduction and electromyographic studies, and a decompressive procedure was done with uneventful recovery. Carpal tunnel syndrome in mucopolysaccharidosis patients should be suspected, diagnosed and treated early for better outcome. Copyright (C) 2002 S. KargerAG, Basel.