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Scleroderma after silicone augmentation mammoplasty.

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  • 1Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029.

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|July 8, 1988
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Silicone breast implants may be linked to scleroderma, a connective tissue disease. Researchers found a higher incidence of scleroderma in women with breast implants compared to rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery

Background:

  • Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting connective tissue.
  • Silicone augmentation mammoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure.
  • Potential links between medical implants and autoimmune conditions warrant investigation.