Reversed Palmaris Longus Muscle With Median Nerve Compression Symptoms: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.


Demir C. İ., Yaşar E. K., Dursun B., Alagöz M.

Annals of plastic surgery, vol.86, pp.237-241, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002535
  • Journal Name: Annals of plastic surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.237-241
  • Keywords: carpal, muscle, palmaris, reversed, syndrome, tunnel
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The palmaris longus (PL) is one of the most anatomically variable muscles in the body. Although these variations are often asymptomatic, symptoms related to nerve compression can sometimes be encountered. If treatment is indicated, correct diagnosis is important for successful management. In cases of upper extremity nerve compression, variations of the PL should be included in the differential diagnosis. We report a case of reversed PL (RPL) with symptoms of median nerve compression and review the literature, emphasizing the rare and challenging character of these lesions.