Systemic Sclerosis and Silicone Breast Implant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. (30th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Psarras, Antonios; Gkougkourelas, Ioannis; Tselios, Konstantinos; Sarantopoulos, Alexandros; Boura, Panagiota
• Other Names: Nietert Paul J. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in rheumatology. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-09-30
• Subjects: Rheumatology -- Periodicals; Rheumatology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Rheumatic Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Rheumatology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.723
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/809629
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6889

Abstract

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.