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Silicone-induced human adjuvant disease?

C M Baldwin, E N Kaplan

    Annals of Plastic Surgery
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Human adjuvant disease, an immune disorder causing arthritis and skin issues, can occur after medical procedures. This case highlights a potential link between silicone gel implants and this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Rheumatology
    • Plastic Surgery

    Background:

    • Human adjuvant disease (HAD) is an immunologically mediated condition.
    • Symptoms include arthritis, arthralgias, skin lesions, malaise, fever, and weight loss.
    • HAD clinically resembles rheumatoid arthritis and Reiter's syndrome.

    Observation:

    • Previous reports linked HAD to injections of silicone fluid, paraffin, or petroleum jelly.
    • No prior cases of HAD following silicone gel implant mammaplasty were documented.
    • This study presents a case of HAD after silicone gel implant mammaplasty.

    Findings:

    • The case suggests silicone gel implants may trigger human adjuvant disease.
    • Discussion includes the biological properties of silicone relevant to immune responses.

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  • A review of existing literature on adjuvant disease is provided.

    • Implications:

    • This finding expands the known causes of human adjuvant disease.
    • Highlights the importance of considering implant materials in differential diagnoses.
    • Suggests further research into silicone's immunogenicity and long-term effects.