could a hip joint infection be a sign of cancer?

Question

I have pain in hands joints spine hips been like this for years getting worse what do u think it could be I've been told cancer in the bones scared hel?

Answer 1

Possibly: Posey, this possibly could be the case. It seems that cancer usually has inflammation accompanying it so a hip infection could be part of the cancer. You would need a proper history from the patient, along with a proper physical exam, xrays and lab tests to further investigate.

Answer 2

Hip joint infection: Not usually, unless there is significant lack of immunity on the part of the patient.

Answer 3

No: A septic arthritis of the hip is not related in any way to cancer.

Answer 4

No: Cancer is not manisfested as an infection.

Answer 5

Only if chronic: Chronic draining sinus from infected joint can lead to squamous cell carcinoma.

Answer 6

Unlikely: Although a hip joint infection is quite a difficult problem it is not typically a sign of cancer. Hip joint infections can occur in a low percentage of hip joint replacements. They also occur in infants. Other than these two patient populations, this is a relatively uncommon problem.

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