Academy of Medical Sciences of I.R. Iran Archives of Iranian Medicine 1029-2977 13 1 2010 01 01 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome due to Lipofibromatous Hamartoma of the Median Nerve 45 47 EN Ahmadreza Afshar Journal Article This report describes a rare case of secondary carpal tunnel syndrome due to a lipofibromatous hamartoma of the median nerve. Excision of the fibrofatty tissue between the nerve fascicles without risking damage to the fascicles was impossible. The transverse carpal ligament was incised and an epineurotomy was performed. Within six months, the 25-year-old female patient’s symptoms were much improved.