title: The therapeutic benefit of allopurinol in the treatment of foreign body granulomas caused by polymethylmethacrylate microspheres.
abstract: Injectable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres are nonbiodegradable and too large for macrophage phagocytosis. There are several complications possible to happen, like chronic nonspecific inflammatory reactions, lip stiffness, infection, and granulomas. The occurrence of granulomas can lead to a not aesthetic result, making some extreme changes in the patient's life. The objective of this case report is to describe the successful treatment of foreign body granulomas caused by polymethylmethacrylate microspheres using allopurinol, an innovative therapy for this condition.
authors: General Dermatology Department, Dermatology Clinic Dr. Fabio Cuiabano Barbosa, Rua Visconde de Pirajá 330, Ipanema, 22410-000 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
authors: Luisa Kelmer Côrtes
authors: LK
authors: de Barros Silveira
authors: Felipe Ladeira
authors: FL
authors: de Oliveira
authors: Thais de Barros Castro
authors: Tde B
authors: Alves
authors: Maria Lourdes Candela
authors: ML
authors: Rambaldi
authors: Felipe Cupertino
authors: FC
authors: de Andrade
authors: Santuzza de Carvalho
authors: Sde C
authors: Kelmer
authors: Fabio Cuiabano
authors: FC
authors: Barbosa