Hemophilic pseudotumor-is there a role of radiotherapy? A case report with review of literature

Hemophilic pseudotumor-is there a role of radiotherapy? A case report with review of literature [Turk J Hematol]

Turk J Hematol. 2006; 23(1): 53-58

Hemophilic pseudotumor-is there a role of radiotherapy? A case report with review of literature

Rakesh Kapoor¹, Jayant Sastr�¹, Pankaj Malhotra², Vinay Kumar¹, Paramjit S�ngh³
¹Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Radiation Oncology, Chandigarh, Ind�a
²Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Internal Medicine, Chandigarh, Ind�a
³Post Graduate Institute Of Medical Education And Research, Radiodiagnosis, Chandigarh, Ind�a

Hemophilic pseudotumors are a rare but serious complication. They are more common in the weight-bearing
joints. These lesions could be treated by conservative measures using factor VIII cryoprecipitate or by radiation
therapy as an alternative to surgery with good results. We present a case of chronic hemophilia with
pseudotumor of the right knee joint who was treated with low dose external beam radiation with fair results.

Keywords: Hemophilia, Pseudotumor, Radiotherapy.

Rakesh Kapoor, Jayant Sastr�, Pankaj Malhotra, Vinay Kumar, Paramjit S�ngh. Hemophilic pseudotumor-is there a role of radiotherapy? A case report with review of literature. Turk J Hematol. 2006; 23(1): 53-58

Corresponding Author: Rakesh Kapoor, India

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