Lack of Early Inflammation Signs of Acute Compartment Syndrome in an Immunodeficient Patient

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Keywords: Acute compartment syndrome, Inflammation, Immune deficiency

Anahtar Sözcükler: Akut kompartman sendromu, Enflamasyon, İmmün yetmezlik

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as the continuous elevation of interstitial tissue pressure within an osteofascial envelope to nonphysiological levels. It can be reversible if it is recognized early; however, it may progress to permanent disability. Therefore, early recognition and treatment is critical for optimal outcomes [1]. Pain, pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, and pulselessness (the 'five Ps') are reliable symptoms of ACS; however, the lack of them may be challenging in immunodeficient patients [2,3].

Here we present upper extremity ACS in an 18-year-old...