DOI: 10.36347/sasjs

Pages: 86-89

Carpal tunnel syndrome caused by tuberculosis (TB) is a rare presentation of this disease. We report the case of a 32-year-old male presenting a swelling in the left wrist associated to paresthesia in the second and third ipsilateral fingers. EMG findings were compatible with carpal tunnel syndrome. The radiographs revealed a volar mass and geodes of the first row of the wrist. Histological examination confirmed diagnosis. Antibacillary chemotherapy produces excellent results