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A case of median nerve compression due to an anomalous fleshy palmaris longus tendon is presented.
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Saraf, S.K., Tuli, S.M. Anomalous M. palmaris longus producing carpal tunnel-like syndrome. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 110, 173–174 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00395804
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00395804