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

Publication Title

Frontiers in Oncology

Divisions

medicinedept,pathology,ummc

Funders

None

Volume

12

Publisher

Frontiers Media SA

Publisher Location

AVENUE DU TRIBUNAL FEDERAL 34, LAUSANNE, CH-1015, SWITZERLAND

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