A groin mass caused by metal particle debris after hip resurfacing.
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).
Counsell
Andrew
A
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, England. mzysapc@doctors.org.uk
Heasley
Richard
R
Arumilli
Buchi
B
Paul
Ashok
A
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