Guyon Canal Syndrome Due to Schwannomas of Zone 3 Ulnar Nerve without Neurologic Symptoms: A Case Report

Document Type : CASE REPORT

Authors

Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

We report a mass without neurologic findings and moderate pain in a 33-year-old male’s wrist at the 3rd zone of the
ulnar nerve due to schwannoma that was excised successfully, and the patient was free of symptoms. We further
discuss the prevalence and management of this lesion.
Level of evidence: V

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