Histologic changes and silicone concentrations in human breast tissue surrounding silicone breast prostheses.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Using a previously developed method for quantitative measurements of silicone concentrations in breast tissue, material from 86 biopsies from 67 breasts in 55 patients who had silicone implants was examined. In the 49 breast with unruptured prostheses, there was a positive relation between the concentrations and inflammatory reactions, the only exception being the amount of plasma cells, which showed a negative relation. It is concluded that silicone prostheses provoke an inflammatory response not only because they act as foreign bodies, but also because of silicone seepage through intact membranes.
Medical subject headings
- Breast
- Prostheses and Implants
- Silicones