title: The imaging features of MACROLANE™ in breast augmentation.
abstract: Macrolane™ is an injectable, biocompatible, soft-tissue filler that has been available in the UK since 2008 and is promoted for use in breast augmentation. There are few data available on the long-term effects of this relatively new product and concerns have been raised about the implications for breast imaging, in particular breast screening. In this context we present a spectrum of imaging appearances and complications encountered to date.
authors.affiliation: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's Hospital, London, UK. wilmipienaar@yahoo.com
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Pienaar
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McWilliams
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Wilding
authors.forename: I T
authors.initials: IT
authors.lastname: Perera
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening; D016217:Ultrasonography, Mammary
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid