Ulnar Nerve Compression in the Proximal Forearm By An Intraneural Arteriovenous Malformation

Abstract

Compression of the ulnar nerve is most commonly caused by ganglions, lipomas, anomalous tendon and muscles, trauma related to an occupation and arthritis in the upper limb; however, nerve compression in the upper limb and, more importantly, in the proximal forearm by a vascular lesion is rare. A rare case of ulnar nerve compression in the proximal forearm by an arteriovenous malformation in a 45-year-old man who presented with six-year history of gradually increasing swelling in medial aspect of proximal forearm is reported. After excision of the tumour, it was found to be an arteriovenous malformation.