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Aromatase Inhibitor–Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Results From the ATAC Trial
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Associated With Anastrozole
I Sestak , F Sapunar, J Cuzick
20090814
2009 Sept 14
J Clin Oncol
Aromatase Inhibitor–Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Results From the ATAC Trial
J Clin Oncol. 2009 Sept 14; Epub ahead of print, I Sestak , F Sapunar, J Cuzick
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OncologySTAT Editorial Team
Women are 3 times more likely than men to develop carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Because CTS appears to be associated with menopause, hormones may be involved in its etiology in women. Aromatase inhibitors, including anastrozole, exemestane, and letrozole, have been linked to joint symptoms and also to CTS. This study evaluated risk factors related to CTS and the impact of anastrozole treatment on these factors, using data from a follow-up analysis of the Arimidex, Tamoxifen, Alone or in Combination...
