Scleroderma after silicone augmentation mammoplasty. A report of 2 cases

Two patients who developed scleroderma after silicone breast augmentation are described. One patient presented with the classic features of systemic sclerosis, and the other with calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon oesophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia (CREST syndrome). The co...

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Published inSouth African medical journal Vol. 77; no. 4; p. 212
Main Authors Marik, P E, Kark, A L, Zambakides, A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published South Africa 17.02.1990
Subjects
Adult
Breast - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Prostheses and Implants - adverse effects
Scleroderma, Localized - chemically induced
Silicones - adverse effects
Surgery, Plastic - adverse effects
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Summary:Two patients who developed scleroderma after silicone breast augmentation are described. One patient presented with the classic features of systemic sclerosis, and the other with calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon oesophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia (CREST syndrome). The connective tissue diseases associated with mammoplasty are reviewed.
ISSN:0256-9574