title: Epithelialization of the lining of a breast implant capsule. Possible origins of squamous cell carcinoma associated with a breast implant capsule.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, St. Louis University Medical Center, St Louis University School of Medicine, MO 63110.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Kitchen
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Paletta
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Shehadi
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Bauer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones