Haematoma as a late complication after breast reconstruction with implant.
We report a patient who, 3 1/2 years after mastectomy and breast reconstruction using a Becker implant, developed haematoma around the implant. We believe this is the first description of late haematoma formation in association with tissue expander (Becker implant), the differential diagnosis of which includes infection, recurrent cancer and implant rupture.
Goyal
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Department of Surgery, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Mansel
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D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors