Scleroderma, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Sjögren's syndrome after cosmetic breast augmentation with silicone injection: a case report of possible human adjuvant disease

Ann Rheum Dis. 1984 Jun;43(3):520-2. doi: 10.1136/ard.43.3.520.

Abstract

A 52-year-old woman developed scleroderma, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Sjögren's syndrome after cosmetic silicone injections. These conditions may possibly represent 'human adjuvant disease'.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases / etiology
  • Breast / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prostheses and Implants*
  • Scleroderma, Systemic / etiology*
  • Silicone Elastomers*
  • Sjogren's Syndrome / etiology*
  • Surgery, Plastic*

Substances

  • Silicone Elastomers