Pseudo tumours in haemophilia patients
Gravius, S.; Weber, O.; Goldmann, G.; Pennekamp, P.; Oldenburg, J.; Pagenstert, G.; Wirtz, D.-C.; Seuser, A.; Berdel, P. · Zeitschrift für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie · 2009 · Heft S 01 · S. S74-S76
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SummaryPseudo tumours are amongst the rare yet pathognomonic complications of haemophilia. They are old, encapsulated haematomas which due to their sometimes enormous size can cause massive complaints. These haematomas are surrounded by a thick fibrous capsule. They are attributed to persistent bleedings. The pathophysiology of pseudo tumors is not conclusively established yet. Some believe that they originate from bone material or the periosteum, while others suggest their development from soft tissue. They spread aggressively, displace the surrounding tissue, and cause secondary periosteal erosion of the bone.…