Silicone breast implant rupture from pectoralis muscle contraction causing IgA nephropathy: A case report
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-20-2022
Abstract
A 34-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a left breast carcinoma underwent breast conserving surgery and axillary dissection. This was followed with adjuvant breast irradiation and endocrine therapy. She had a local recurrence in the breast 7 years later. She underwent a left nipple sparing mastectomy and submuscular implant reconstruction. The silicone implant ruptured during an episode of strong pectoralis muscle contraction, 5 years postimplantation. MRI confirmed the rupture to be intracapsular and extracapsular. She declined implant replacement. She presented with painless hematuria 2.5 years after the rupture. A renal biopsy confirmed IgA nephropathy.
Keywords
Breast, Carcinoma, Pectoralis, Contraction, Silicone, Implant, Rupture, IgA nephropathy
Divisions
medicinedept,pathology,ummc
Funders
None
Publication Title
Frontiers in Oncology
Volume
12
Publisher
Frontiers Media SA
Publisher Location
AVENUE DU TRIBUNAL FEDERAL 34, LAUSANNE, CH-1015, SWITZERLAND