Inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum. A complication of polymer application during sternotomy repair.
A case of inflammatory pseudotumor of the sternum resulting from the application of polyurethane foam is discussed. The past use of polymers in bone repair is reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005350:Fibroma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011108:Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D013249:Sternum / Q000601:surgery*
D001843:Bone Cements; D011108:Polymers; D011140:Polyurethanes