Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10081676 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report an unusual granulomatous reaction of wear debris that produced a huge pelvic mass causing ureteral obstruction. A 72-year-old woman, who received a cemented total hip arthroplasty 30 years ago, was referred to the department of gynecology for examination of a pelvic mass. A computed tomography scan revealed a huge homogenous mass, measuring approximately 20 Ã 16 Ã 12 cm, including extensive osteolysis of the left pelvis around the acetabular component. Intravenous pyelogram revealed complete obstruction of the left ureter resulting in hydronephrosis of the left kidney. Histological examination from the biopsy specimen detected polyethylene wear debris in the mass.
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Authors
Takehito MD, Masanobu MD, Nobuo MD, PhD, Tetsuya MD, Kazuo MD,