title: Subcutaneous oleomas induced by self-injection of sesame seed oil for muscle augmentation.
abstract: This case presentation describes a 48-year-old man who experienced subcutaneous nodules 9 months after self-injection of sesame seed oil into the pectoral area for muscle augmentation. This procedure was reported by our patient to be frequently performed in the body-building and fitness scene. Ultrasound imaging showed multiple, low reflecting round nodular areas of up to 1 cm diameter in both breasts. Excision of a representative nodule revealed a cyst filled with oily material, surrounded by granulomatous tissue. This case report demonstrates an unusual side effect of augmentation measures in body-builders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, Technical University Munich, Germany.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Darsow
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bruckbauer
authors.forename: W I
authors.initials: WI
authors.lastname: Worret
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Hofmann
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ring
mesh_terms: D002114:Calcinosis; D003560:Cysts / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006099:Granuloma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012715:Sesame Oil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013008:Somatotypes
chemical_list: D012715:Sesame Oil