Superficial radial neuropathy secondary to intravenous infusion at the wrist: a case report.

Radial sensory neuropathy isarare clinical entity. Onlyone other caseattributed tointravenous infusion atthewrist has beenreported intheliterature. Alsoknownascheiralgia paresthetica orWartenberg's disease, this benign compression mononeuropathy isoften misdiagnosed asisrevealed inthis casereport. Understanding oftheanatomy ofthewrist, commonetiologic factors which maybegleanedfrom the patient's history, aswell aspertinent symptoms andphysical findings, mayhelp toarrive atthediagnosis. Conservative treatment isoften beneficial andshould beconsidered before moreinvasive measures. (JCCA1993; 37(2):92-96)