[Sequelae after illegal injection of liquid silicone for breast augmentation: report of two cases].
The use of liquid silicone for breast augmentation was widespread in the 1960s but was abandoned at the end of the decade due to numerous studies describing the development of a large number of local complications, as well as remote migration of small amounts of silicone. The use of liquid silicone also leads to enormous difficulty in the early diagnosis of breast cancer; these patients are precluded from routine screening programs and must undergo exhaustive periodic examinations. Magnetic resonance imaging has become the most effective test for the early detection of breast cancer in these patients. Indications for subcutaneous mastectomy are the presence of local complications, suspicion of a malignant lesion, or the patient's desire to prevent both these potential problems.
Cervera
María
M
Area de Patología Mamaria, Departamento de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Clínica Universitaria, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España. mcervdel@yahoo.es
Martínez-Regueira
Fernando
F
Sola
Josu
J
Valentí
Víctor
V
Pastor
Carlos
C
Poveda
Ignacio
I
Martí
Pablo
P
Zornoza
Gerardo
G
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008327:Mammography; D015414:Mastectomy, Subcutaneous; D020034:Silicone Gels / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D020034:Silicone Gels