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[Fibrosarcoma after silicone breast augmentation: is there a connection?]
A Aharon-Maor1, Y Levy, Y Schoenfeld
1Medical Dept. B, Chaim Sheba Medical Center.
Harefuah
|July 26, 2000
Summary
This case study highlights a rare instance of bilateral breast fibrosarcoma in a woman with a history of silicone implants. The prolonged exposure to silicone may have contributed to the development of this aggressive breast malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Breast fibrosarcoma is a rare malignancy.
- Silicone breast implants are widely used for augmentation.
- The association between silicone implants and breast cancer remains controversial.