Pseudotumor of the Hip due to Fungal Prosthetic Joint Infection. (3rd December 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Artiaco, Stefano; Ferrero, Andrea; Boggio, Frediano; Colzani, Giulia
• Other Names: Bégué T. Academic Editor.; Cadossi M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in orthopedics. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-12-03
• Subjects: Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/502728
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6749

Abstract

Abstract : Pseudotumors associated with total hip arthroplasty have been associated with metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene total hip arthroplasties due to a granulomatous foreign-body reaction to methyl methacrylate, polyethylene, or metal ion release, but they have not been related to prosthetic joint infections. In this paper, we report an unusual case of Candida albicans total hip arthroplasty infection, causing a large inflammatory pseudotumor of the hip joint. Fungal periprosthetic joint infections are a rare clinical entity and difficult to diagnose, and a pseudotumor may be part of their clinical presentation. They should be suspected in immunodeficient host patients when clinical symptoms of prosthetic joint infections are observed.