title: Calcification of breast implant capsule.
abstract: We have presented a case of bilateral capsular calcification, an extremely rare but clinically important complication of augmentation mammoplasty. Little is known about its pathogenesis, but it is believed to be related to the presence of molecular silicone and/or Dacron patches in the pericapsular environment. This condition may mask calcifications of the breast due to carcinoma, and it often exacerbates the symptoms of capsular contracture. We recommend removal of the calcified capsules and replacement of the implants in the submuscular position.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 63110.
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bartell
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Destouet
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Monsees
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Logan
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones