Tissue reaction to liquid silicone simulating low-grade liposarcoma following lip augmentation.
We report the case of a 32-year-old woman who underwent silicone injection into the upper lip 2 years prior to presenting with masses clinically suspicious for tumor and interpreted on biopsy as low-grade liposarcoma. Lack of pre-operative history of silicone injection almost led to unnecessary surgery. This complicated situation may arise when reaction to liquid or gel silicone histologically closely simulates a low-grade liposarcoma. Clinical and pathological correlations are of critical assistance in making the correct pre-operative diagnosis and avoiding unnecessary traumatic surgical intervention.
Maly
Alexander
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Department of Pathology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jersalem, Israel. maly_alex@yahoo.com
Regev
Eran
E
Meir
Karen
K
Maly
Bella
B
D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery*; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D008048:Lip Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008080:Liposarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D012828:Silicones / Q000009:adverse effects*
D012828:Silicones