[Carpal tunnel syndrome in tuberculous tendosynovitis of the hand]

A case of tuberculous tendosynovitis of the hand is reported. Since this is a very rare disease nowadays, which if untreated results in caseoid necrosis and destruction of the flexor tendon apparatus, we thought it interesting to draw attention to this observation. The unspecific symptoms and diagnostic signs are discussed. Therapy consists in an early combination of surgery and tuberculostatic therapy. Without treatment, caseoid necrosis and destruction of the flexor tendons ensue.