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Metallosis: A diagnosis not only in patients with metal-on-metal prostheses #MMPMID26937430
Oliveira CA; Candelária IS; Oliveira PB; Figueiredo A; Caseiro-Alves F
Eur J Radiol Open 2015[]; 2 (ä): 3-6 PMID26937430show ga
Although the real actual incidence of metallosis is unknown, it is described as a rare diagnosis with a 5% estimated incidence in the hip prosthetic replacements. The adoption of non-metallic articular prosthetic devices, made of polyethylene and ceramic, is the main reason to the diminishing number of reported cases. We present a case of metallosis with a clinical systemic presentation in a patient with a non-metallic hip prosthesis, which occurred due to a fracture of the acetabular liner component, leading to abnormal metal?metal contact. The metallic debris leads to a massive local and systemic release of cytokines. Revision is necessary whenever osteolysis and loosening of the prosthesis occur. Imaging evaluation, especially CT, has a central role in diagnosis and planning the surgical treatment.