Leukocytoclastic vasculitis as a complication of infected total hip prosthesis

Int Orthop. 2000;24(5):299-300. doi: 10.1007/s002640000175.

Abstract

We present a case of leukocytoclastic vasculitis, associated with an exacerbation of chronic osteomyelitis in a pseudoarthrosis of the hip. Skin lesions of the lower limb were the most prominent features.

Nous présentons un cas de vasculite leucocytoclastique apparue après exacerbation d"une osteomyelite chronique évoluant aprés ablation d"une prothèse totale de hanche. Les traits plus dominants sont les lésions cutanées sur le membre inférieur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteomyelitis / complications
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / complications*
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / etiology*
  • Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous / pathology