Prevalence Study of Amyloidosis in Patients With Surgery of Suspect Bilateral Carpal Tunnel (AMYLYONCARP)

Prevalence Study of Amyloidosis in Patients With Surgery of Suspect Bilateral Carpal Tunnel (AMYLYONCARP)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of amyloidosis in population of patient affected by suspect bilateral carpal tunnel with indication of surgery

Inclusion Criteria:

• bilateral carpal tunnel with indication of surgery and judged suspect:
• age of 50 years old and more
• non-traumatic or undetermined neuropathic etiology or cardiac history (atrial arrhythmia or Heart Failure or cardiac stimulation) or family history of hereditary amyloidosis or monoclonal gammopathy

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient with diagnosis of amyloidosis
• traumatic bilateral carpal tunnel or linked to rheumatoid arthritis