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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-7 | Issue-09
Infected Pseudotumor after a Metal-On-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty: Case Report
Pato T, Pita S, Figueiredo A, Coimbra C, Brenha J
Published: Sept. 28, 2019 |
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DOI: 10.36347/SJMCR.2019.v07i09.009
Pages: 578-581
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Abstract
Pseudotumors are an uncommon complication after a total hip arthroplasty. Although commonly associated with metal-on-metal implants, this complication can occur on other surface bearings. Clinical presentation is often unspecific, and a neoplastic or infectious origin must be ruled out. Here we describe a late presentation of an extensive, destructive granulomatous pseudotumor in a metal-on-polyethylene bearing that overinfected after a urinary tract infection.