[Systemic granulomatosis caused by a Dacron prosthetic ligament]

J Radiol. 1997 Jul;78(7):507-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

An uncommon systemic reaction mimicking sarcoidosis after ligament reconstruction is reported. Clinical and radiological outcome after surgical treatment led to the diagnosis of a a specific injury caused by the ligament reconstruction device.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery*
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates / adverse effects*
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Rupture
  • Synovitis / etiology

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates