Carcinoma of the breast associated with polyethylene strip augmentation.
A case of adenocarcinoma of breast associated with polyethylene prosthesis is presented. The problems with diagnosis and relationship between prosthetic implants and breast carcinoma are discussed.
Roberts
J P
JP
University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK.
Taylor
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011095:Polyethylenes