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[Tingling in the hands].

J A Geelen1, R de Graaff

  • 1Afd. Neurologie, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Enschede.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|September 17, 1999
PubMed
Summary
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Tingling in the hands can stem from various causes, including traumatic cervical myelomalacia, ependymoma, cervical disc protrusion, and humerus avulsion. Meticulous history and neurological exams are crucial for diagnosing these conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Paresthesias, such as tingling in the hands, can be indicative of diverse underlying neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires a comprehensive approach, integrating patient history and detailed neurological assessment.

Observation:

  • Case 1: Traumatic cervical myelomalacia in a 33-year-old male following a vehicular accident.
  • Case 2: A 34-year-old female with hand paresthesias progressing to right-sided paresis, diagnosed with a central ependymoma via MRI and surgery.
  • Case 3: A 49-year-old male with cervical disc protrusion (CVI-CVII) treated successfully with rest and physical therapy.
  • Case 4: A 23-year-old female with ulnar hand paresthesias attributed to a 10-year-old medial epicondyle avulsion, resolved after surgical extirpation.

Findings:

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  • The presented cases highlight varied etiologies for hand paresthesias, ranging from spinal cord injury and tumors to disc herniation and peripheral nerve trauma.
  • Successful treatment outcomes were observed across different interventions, including surgery, conservative management, and physical therapy.

    • Implications:

    • Emphasizes the critical role of detailed patient history and thorough neurological examinations in diagnosing the root cause of paresthesias.
    • Suggests the utility of neuroanatomical frameworks for interpreting somatosensory findings and guiding diagnostic pathways.
    • Underscores the importance of considering both central and peripheral causes for symptoms like hand tingling.