Pathology of Mammary Siliconomas
Fig. 16.1 Capsule consisting of a sclero-hyaline tissue with a flat inner lining (35×) Fig. 16.2 Internal surface of the capsule with a synovial lining (200×) Synovial lining cells also…
Considerations: Algorithm
Characteristics Categories Score 1. Amount of the infiltrated substance Less than 200 ml From 200 to 499 ml From 500 ml to 1 liter More than 1 liter 1 2 3 4…
Presentation of Mammary Siliconomas
Fig. 5.1 Patient deceased due to pulmonary silicone embolism during the clandestine injection of liquid silicone into her breasts. (a) Side view on the Morgagni table. (b) Front view. (c)…
in the Axilla and Axillary Siliconomas Assessment and Treatment Algorithm
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…
Imaging in Silicone Injection Patients
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…
for Treating Granulomas Produced by Silicones Injected to Modify Body Contour
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…
Mastectomy for Breast Siliconomas with Immediate Reconstruction
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…
of Augmentation Mammoplasty and Silicone Injections
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…
Treatment of Injuries Caused by Silicone or Injected Oils: Therapeutic Algorithm
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…
of Silicone Gel Migration Affecting Peripheral Nerves
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,…
