Granuloma formation associated with patellar tendon necrosis in response to Ethibond confirmed by histopathological examination

BMJ Case Reports
Alejandro Blasco, Emilio Baixauli

Abstract

The aim of this study is to describe a case of delayed granuloma formation associated with tendon necrosis in response to Ethibond confirmed by histopathological examination and to review and discuss the related literature. A 40-year-old woman underwent a patellar tendon repair with Krakow-like #5 Ethibond sutures. Four years after the repair, she noticed progressive soreness with knee extension and swelling. An ultrasound examination revealed a proximal partial patellar tendon rupture. Based on these findings, the patient was advised to undergo surgical intervention due to a diagnosis of re-rupture. Tendinosis, fibrosis and necrosis scar tissue surrounding the previous suture were observed and excised, and samples were sent for histopathological and microbiological examination. Stripping of the patellar paratenon was performed. Surprisingly, a giant cell foreign body reaction surrounding the synthetic refringent material, as well as polymorphonuclear cells surrounding the necrotic tendon, was reported.

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