Your browser version may not work well with NCBI's Web applications. More information here...
1: Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1984 Apr;(184):236-40.Links

Periarticular malacoplakia.

Fehring TK, Limbird TJ, Brooks AL.

Malacoplakia is a granulomatous process that occasionally affects the musculoskeletal system. It is thought to be caused by a dysfunction in mononuclear cells and their inability to lyse bacteria effectively. A strong correlation between this entity and immunosuppression has been noted. When a granulomatous mass is present in an immunosuppressed patient, the diagnosis of malacoplakia should be considered.

PMID: 6368082 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Recent Activity