Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection
Joint Authors
Dala-Ali, Benan M.
Lloyd, Mary Anne
Atkinson, Henry D.
Welck, Matthew
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
HIV infection is a global pandemic, currently affecting approximately 77,000 people in the UK and 33 million people around the world.
The infection has widespread effects on the body and can involve the musculoskeletal system.
It is therefore important that orthopaedic surgeons are aware of the condition and its sequelae.
We present the case of a 46-year-old man with a 10-year history of HIV who presented with acute hip pain, difficulty weight-bearing, and constitutional symptoms.
Following radiological, microbiological, and serological tests a diagnosis of pseudogout was established following microscopic analysis of the hip joint aspirate.
The patient's symptoms resolved completely following the joint aspiration and NSAID therapy.
Studies have shown a relationship between HIV infection and gout.
The virus has also been linked to osteonecrosis, osteopenia, bone and joint tuberculosis, and septic arthritis from rare pathogens.
However, it is difficult to fully ascertain whether these conditions are related to the HIV infection itself or the HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy).
There are no previously reported cases of HIV-infected patients with pseudogout.
The case is discussed with reference to the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dala-Ali, Benan M.& Welck, Matthew& Lloyd, Mary Anne& Atkinson, Henry D.. 2010. Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502643
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dala-Ali, Benan M.…[et al.]. Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502643
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dala-Ali, Benan M.& Welck, Matthew& Lloyd, Mary Anne& Atkinson, Henry D.. Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502643
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502643