Systemic Sclerosis and Silicone Breast Implant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Environmentally induced systemic sclerosis is a well-recognized condition, which is correlated with exposure to various chemical compounds or drugs. However, development of scleroderma-like disease after exposure to silicone has always been a controversial issue and, over time, it has triggered spir...

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Published in:Case reports in rheumatology 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-3
Main Authors: Sarantopoulos, Alexandros, Tselios, Konstantinos, Gkougkourelas, Ioannis, Psarras, Antonios, Boura, Panagiota
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Language:English
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Summary:Environmentally induced systemic sclerosis is a well-recognized condition, which is correlated with exposure to various chemical compounds or drugs. However, development of scleroderma-like disease after exposure to silicone has always been a controversial issue and, over time, it has triggered spirited debate whether there is a certain association or not. Herein, we report the case of a 35-year-old female who developed Raynaud’s phenomenon and, finally, systemic sclerosis shortly after silicone breast implantation surgery.
ISSN:2090-6889
2090-6897
DOI:10.1155/2014/809629