Raynaud's Phenomenon and Scleroderma Associated with Silicone Gel Breast Implants: An Example of Asia Syndrome

Raynaud's Phenomenon and Scleroderma Associated with Silicone Gel Breast Implants: An Example of Asia Syndrome

Silicone-gel breast implants (SBI) have been widely used for breast augmentation. Although silicone is generally considered an inert substance, there has been much debate recently on its role in inducing chronic inflammation and systemic connective tissue diseases. The case of a young woman affected...

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Main Authors: S.R. Del Giacco, D. Firinu, G. Piludu, A.M. Settembrini, M. Tulli, P. Pirari, E. Nalli, M.N. Mura, P.E. Manconi, G.S. Del Giacco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-08-01
Series:European Journal of Inflammation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1721727X1201000209

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https://doi.org/10.1177/1721727X1201000209

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