Wartenberg’s syndrome – A unique presentation resulting from compression of the superficial radial nerve from an anomalous radial artery branch

Abstract

Wartenberg’s syndrome is a compression sensorineural mononeuropathy of the superficial branch of the radial nerve. This case report describes a patient, who was severely debilitated by compression of the superficial branch of the radial nerve that she was unable to work. The case highlights a unique anatomical variation in the course of the deep terminal branch of the superficial radial artery causing compression of the superficial branch of the radial nerve. To the best of our knowledge, this has never been described before and should be considered a rare cause of Wartenberg’s syndrome. Surgery can provide both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits and should be considered early in such cases, especially when investigations are contradictory.