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Uwe Wollina1, Jacqueline Schönlebe
1Professor Uwe Wollina, MD, Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Städtisches Klinikum Dresden, Academic Teaching Hospital, Friedrichstrasse 41, 01067 Dresden, Germany; Uwe.Wollina@klinikum-dresden.de.
This case report suggests a possible link between silicone breast implants and morphea, an autoimmune connective tissue disorder. Further research is needed to establish a direct causal relationship for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
Background:
- Silicone implants are widely used for breast augmentation.
- Reports suggest a potential association between silicone implants and autoimmune connective tissue disorders like morphea.
- Previous studies have yielded conflicting results regarding this association.
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