A 35-year-old Hemophiliac with Pseudotumor of the Thigh

Authors

  • Michelle O. Panganiban Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Mae N. Ramirez Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Rosally P. Zamora Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Ivy Mae S. Escasa Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Agnes D. Mejia Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Ariel M. Vergel De Dios Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v44i3.7768

Keywords:

Hemophilia A, pseudotumor vs. primary bone malignancy, pseudotumor, how patients with hemophilia should be prepared for surgery

Abstract

The patient is a 35-year-old Filipino man, diagnosed with Hemophilia A since birth, who presented with an enlarged right thigh with multiple masses. This paper will discuss the following issues: 1) how to differentiate pseudotumor from primary bone malignancy and 2) to describe how patients with hemophilia should be prepared for surgery.

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Published

2023-04-04

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

1.
A 35-year-old Hemophiliac with Pseudotumor of the Thigh. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 4 [cited 2025 Apr. 6];44(3). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/7768

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