title: [Seroma in residual fibrous capsule after breast implant explantation: a case report].
abstract: The Authors present a singular case of seroma which developed in residual fibrous capsule after explantation of breast prostheses without replacement. Mammographic and sonographic findings of the seroma make difficult the diagnosis: mammograms revealed a radiopaque, well-circumscribed mass anterior to the pectoralis major muscle in the region of the prior sub-glandular implant, that was initially misinterpreted as breast implant radiographic feature. It is particularly important review and carefully correlate mammographic and sonographic findings with patient's surgical history for a correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Roma.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vergine
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ballesio
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Amabile
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Macrina
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Palmieri
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Martino
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pasta
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D018427:Breast Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020878:Device Removal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods; D008327:Mammography; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D049291:Seroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D020034:Silicone Gels / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary
chemical_list: D020034:Silicone Gels