Augmentation mammoplasty, irradiation, and breast cancer. A case report.
A case report is presented of mammary adenocarcinoma in association with a Silastic prosthesis and earlier irradiation exposure. Causative relationships of these two variables are discussed. Recommendations for management of the breast cancer patient with a mammary prosthesis are suggested.
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000528:radiation effects; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*