Fig. 14.1 Silicones in the axilla. Mammography showing silicone in the axilla. Bilateral mammography is observed in an oblique view, in breasts with prosthetic implants from which there is abundant…
Fig. 4.1 Mammography showing craniocaudal views of both breasts in a patient with prior silicone injections. Note the multiple high-density nodules of different sizes, with circumscribed borders. Some have calcified…
Systemic manifestations Local manifestations Myalgia, myositis, muscle weakness Inflammatory nodules Arthralgias and/or arthritis Cutaneous hyperpigmentation, edema and angioedema Pyrexia, dry mouth, chronic fatigue Cutaneous induration, pseudo abscesses Sleep disorders, cognitive…
Fig. 13.1 (a, b) Siliconomas. Typical mammography and ultrasound with a “snowstorm” image Preoperative Planning In the preoperative period, measurements of the base and height of the mammary disc are…
Fig. 2.1 Ancient Egypt. (Used with permission from Schenone [46]) Fig. 2.2 Detail of the tomb of Giuliano de Medici in Florence, Italy. Miguel Angel. (Used with permission from Schenone…
Fig. 8.1 Indurations produced by injected paraffin in the calves The most effective treatment of these granulomas is the surgical removal of damaged material and tissue (Fig. 8.2). However, in some…
Fig. 15.1 Anatomy of peripheral nerve Peripheral Nerve Physiology In the peripheral nervous system, effector information is transmitted through motor units, each of which is composed of an alpha motoneuron,…
Immediate result of breast augmentation by injection of silicones N = 36 % Very good 3 8.3 Good 26 72.2 Intermediate (neither good nor poor) 6 16.6 Poor 1 2.7 Almost two…
Fig. 11.1 Mammography in a patient with prior silicone injection: multiple bilateral dense nodular images corresponding to siliconomas, which prevent the evaluation of underlying parenchyma. (Courtesy of Dr. Román Rostagno)…
Principles and rules of non-maleficence Principles and rules of beneficence They prohibit action (Do not do this or that) They represent positive demands for action (You must do this or…
