Median Nerve Compression caused by a Venous Aneurysm - A Case Report -

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2003;8(2):72-74.
Published online June 1, 2003.

Chang Whan Han, Jin Young Kim, Eun Seok Choi, Jong Hun Jee, Won Sik Nam, Sang Mook Lee, Weon Yoo Kim

정맥류에 의한 정중 신경 압박 - 1예 보고 -

한창환, 김진영, 최은석, 지종훈, 남원식, 이상묵, 김원유

Abstract

Peripheral nerve compression leading to focal neuropathy is caused by various factors. This is a rare case of median nerve compression by brachial vein aneurysm. The patient showed symptoms and signs of median nerve compression after minor trauma. After surgical resection of brachial vein aneurysm impinging on median nerve, there was improvement of symptoms of focal neuropathy.