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Unsuspected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma discovered with routine histopathology after elective total hip arthroplasty.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15586344     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The utility and cost-effectiveness of routine histologic examination of specimens from elective total joint procedures continues to be a source of debate. We describe a case of unsuspected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma discovered after routine histopathologic examination of a femoral head with osteoarthritis. The evidence both for and against routine tissue submission after elective arthroplasty cases is outlined in a review of the literature. By illustrating a neoplasm that would have been missed without routine pathologic examination, this case underscores a need for continued scrutiny of methods to effectively reduce medical costs while maintaining quality of care.
Authors:
Anthony J Lauder; Seth A Cheatham; Kevin L Garvin
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of arthroplasty     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0883-5403     ISO Abbreviation:  J Arthroplasty     Publication Date:  2004 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-12-08     Completed Date:  2005-04-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703515     Medline TA:  J Arthroplasty     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1055-60     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198-1080, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Diagnostic Tests, Routine / economics
Femur Head / pathology*
Humans
Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology*
Male
Middle Aged
Osteoarthritis / pathology
Surgical Procedures, Elective*

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