A delayed foreign body granuloma associated with polypropylene sutures used in tendon transfer. A case report. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Qattan, Mohammad M.; Al-Zahrani, Khalid; Kfoury, Hala; Al-Qattan, Noha M.; Al-Thunayan, Turki A.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 26(2016)
• Page Start: 118
• Page End: 120
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Suture -- Reaction -- Polypropylene -- Granuloma; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.07.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Delayed suture reactions are rare. We present an unusual case of foreign body granuloma to polypropylene. Differential diagnosis and management are discussed. Abstract: Introduction: A delayed foreign body reaction to polypropylene sutures has not been previously reported following tendon repair. Presentation of case: A 12-year old boy underwent tendon transfer. Tendon repair was done using polypropylene sutures. Five months later, a slowly growing granuloma was seen at the tendon repair site. Skin testing did not show an allergic reaction to the suture. Excision of the granuloma and removal of sutures were curative. Histology confirmed a foreign body granuloma. Discussion: A mass developing several months at the site of tendon repair indicates either an allergic or foreign body reaction to the suture. Skin testing (for allergy) and histological examination of the mass differentiate allergic from foreign body reactions. Conclusion: We report on a rare case of a giant granuloma caused by a delayed foreign body reaction to polypropylene sutures used in tendon repair.