Systemic sclerosis and silicone breast implant: a case report and review of the literature.
Title | Systemic sclerosis and silicone breast implant: a case report and review of the literature. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Psarras, A., Gkougkourelas I., Tselios K., Sarantopoulos A., & Boura P. |
Journal | Case Rep Rheumatol |
Volume | 2014 |
Pagination | 809629 |
Date Published | 2014 |
ISSN | 2090-6889 |
Abstract | 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. |
DOI | 10.1155/2014/809629 |
Alternate Journal | Case Rep Rheumatol |
PubMed ID | 25349765 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4199071 |