Scleroderma-like syndrome in a woman with silicone breast implants – case report and critical review of the literature

Pulmonary fibrosis in a patient with history of ruptured silicone breast implants may present a therapeutic challenge to diagnose and treat. In this case report, we aim to discuss our experience in diagnosing a patient with chronic silicone embolism syndrome masquerading as refractory multifocal pneumonia that presented with respiratory failure. A young woman with no significant past exposure having recurrent admissions to the hospital due to fever and shortness of breath was found to have chronic silicone embolism with pneumonitis. This case report emphasis the prompt diagnosis and treatment of silicone induced fibrosis and approach to the most common side effects of breast implants.

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Some Aspects of the Ganser State

Journal of Mental Science ◽

10.1192/bjp.102.427.324 ◽

1956 ◽

Vol 102 (427) ◽

pp. 324-329 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Milo Tyndel

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Critical Review ◽

Psychological Test ◽

Clinical Entity ◽

Illustrative Case ◽

Test Results ◽

Review Of The Literature

Although described as far back as 1898, the Ganser state is still a subject of controversy and causes discussions regarding its existence as a clinical entity, its psychopathology and its incidence. Lately, Goldin and Macdonald (1955) endeavoured to clarify the meaning of the Ganser state after a critical review of the literature. They provided an illustrative case report with some hitherto unreported features and psychological test results. Although their paper presents a wealth of valuable material, there are still some points which need further discussion and elucidation.

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Exophytic Glioblastoma Arising from the Cerebellum: Case Report and Critical Review of the Literature

Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A Central European Neurosurgery ◽

10.1055/s-0032-1304218 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 74 (04) ◽

pp. 262-264 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Camelia Monoranu ◽

Thomas Westermaier ◽

Csanad Varallyay ◽

Ralf-Ingo Ernestus ◽

Giles Vince ◽

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Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Critical Review ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Still’s disease in patient with silicone breast implants: case report

Polish Archives of Internal Medicine ◽

10.20452/pamw.308 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 118 (1-2) ◽

pp. 65-67

Author(s):

Anna Błasiak ◽

Anna Błachowicz ◽

Andrzej Gietka ◽

Maria Rell-Bakalarska ◽

Edward Franek

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Breast Implants ◽

Still’S Disease ◽

Silicone Breast Implants ◽

Still's Disease

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Silicone Breast Implants and Cancer

The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery ◽

10.1177/074880689301000205 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 97-106 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Melvin A. Shiffman

Keyword(s):

Solid State ◽

Prospective Studies ◽

Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽

Breast Implants ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Genetic Changes ◽

Genetic Aberrations ◽

Silicone Breast Implants ◽

Clinical Cases

Cancer is a result of genetic changes precipitated by heredity, viruses, industrial agents, drugs, radiation, diet, and many other unknown agencies. At least 2 and perhaps as many as 10 or more chromosomal abnormalities are necessary. Certain genetic aberrations cause the malignancy to become more aggressive and metastasize. At this time, there is little evidence that silicone can cause cancer in the human except, perhaps, under the theory of solid-state carcinogenesis. Information on all types of cancers in patients with silicone breast implants has to be gathered. Prospective studies must be started and retrospective analyses and clinical cases should be reported. This article adds six new cases to the record and offers a review of the literature.

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