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ArticleRadiology case reports2024

Silicone granuloma with intact breast implants: A case report.

Ryan Lei, Miglena Komforti, Mira Lotfalla, Haley Letter

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4 authors.

Ryan LeiDes Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine, 8025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA.
Miglena KomfortiDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, 32224 FL, USA.
Mira LotfallaDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, 32224 FL, USA.
Haley LetterDepartment of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Silicone granuloma formation is a potential complication of silicone implant rupture. Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful diagnostic tool to assess implant integrity and complications; however, there can be overlap in the enhancement pattern of silicone granuloma and malignancy. We present the case of an 85 year old with suspicious axillary masses on clinical exam for which MRI was recommended. MRI demonstrated enhancing masses in the right axilla that were suspicious for malignancy and biopsy was ultimately performed. This case discusses the use of inversion recovery sequences on MRI, as well as ultrasound, to differentiate malignancy from silicone granuloma formation to prevent unnecessary biopsies.

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Breast implantInversion recoveryMagnetic resonance imagingSilicone granulomaUltrasound

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PMCPMC11458927

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