J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1983 Apr;18(2):415-418. 10.4055/jkoa.1983.18.2.415.

Dejerine-Sottas Disease: One Case Report

• Yoo MC
• Koo IH
• Kim CK

• KMID: 2450051
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1983.18.2.415

Abstract

A case of hypertrophic interstitial neuropathy in a 32 years old man developed in the median nerve is reported. This is a rare disease characterized by thickened peripheral nerves which may be palpable and visible. This case was treated by excision of transverse carpal ligament and external and internal neurolysis.

Keyword

Dejerine-Sottas disease; Median nerve

MeSH Terms

Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy*
Ligaments
Median Nerve
Peripheral Nerves
Rare Diseases