Epithelialization of the lining of a breast implant capsule. Possible origins of squamous cell carcinoma associated with a breast implant capsule.
The authors described a case in which the capsule surrounding a breast implant was lined by benign squamous epithelium. A second case, in which a woman was found to have a squamous cell carcinoma in the capsule surrounding a breast implant, was also reported.
Kitchen
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Department of Pathology, St. Louis University Medical Center, St Louis University School of Medicine, MO 63110.
Paletta
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Shehadi
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Bauer
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WC
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects
D012828:Silicones