Abstract
Pseudotumors have been described around both stable and failed total hip arthroplasties. The causes are varied and include polyethylene debris and masses associated with metal-on-metal bearings. We present a patient with a massive tumor of the thigh that grossly and pathologically was associated with recurrent bleeding and extensive bony destruction. The characteristics of this tumor most resemble those of a chronic expanding hematoma. To our knowledge, this has not previously been reported in association with a total hip arthroplasty.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 338.e13-338.e15 |
Journal | Journal of Arthroplasty |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2011 |
Keywords
- Chronic expanding hematoma
- Osteolysis
- Polyethylene
- Total hip arthroplasty
- Total hip replacement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine