False aneurysm of the external iliac artery caused by aseptic loosening and migration of a cemented cup.

Nehme, Alexandre H; Matta, Jihad F; Moufarrej, Nadim M; Jabbour, Fouad C; Moucharafieh, Ramzi C; Feghaly, Michel A · Hip Int · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 79 year old woman with bilateral hip replacements presented with severe left thigh swelling, and life threatening hypovolemic shock. After adequate resuscitation, an angio CT scan of her pelvis showed a false aneurysm of the external iliac artery in proximity to a loose pegged cemented cup. A pelvic X-ray 6 years prior to presentation had revealed a medialized high riding pegged cemented cup with a loose cemented stem. Vascular reconstruction followed by revision of the left THA was necessary.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy