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Reticular telangiectatic erythema by breast implants.
N Segurado Tostón1, M Medina Migueláñez1, L Puebla Tornero1
1Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.
JPRAS Open
|December 9, 2020
Summary
Reticular telangiectatic erythema, a skin condition, may be linked to implanted medical devices. This report details a rare case associated with breast implants, suggesting mechanical factors may play a role.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Reticular telangiectatic erythema (RTE) is a benign skin condition.
- It has been observed in patients with implanted medical devices like pacemakers.
- The exact cause of RTE remains unclear, but physical or mechanical factors are suspected.
Observation:
- This study presents the second documented case of bilateral RTE.
- The observed RTE was specifically associated with breast implants.
Findings:
- The case highlights a potential association between breast implants and RTE.
- This contributes to the limited understanding of RTE etiology in relation to implanted materials.
Implications:
- Further research is needed to confirm the link between RTE and breast implants.
- Understanding this association may improve diagnosis and management for patients with similar devices.
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