Scleroderma after silicone augmentation mammoplasty. A report of 2 cases

• Published in: South African medical journal Vol. 77; no. 4; p. 212
• Main Authors: Marik, P E, Kark, A L, Zambakides, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• 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

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...