title: A groin mass caused by metal particle debris after hip resurfacing.
abstract: We present the case of a benign groin mass associated with metal particle debris after hip resurfacing. We discuss the histological diagnosis of 'aseptic lymphocytic vasculitis associated lesions' (ALVAL).
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, England. mzysapc@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Counsell
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Heasley
authors.forename: Buchi
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Arumilli
authors.forename: Ashok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Paul
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006119:Groin; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017746:Joint Capsule / Q000601:surgery; D009336:Necrosis; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000601:surgery*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D013583:Synovial Membrane / Q000473:pathology