Question

A 48-year-old typist reports nocturnal paraesthesia in the thumb, index and middle fingers and symptoms provoked by wrist flexion. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow

Answer

Cervical radiculopathy

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Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes

Answer

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Practice question

A 48-year-old typist reports nocturnal paraesthesia in the thumb, index and middle fingers and symptoms provoked by wrist flexion. What is the most likely diagnosis?