Sjogren's syndrome after silicone breast implantation
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, vol.2, no.4, pp.165-166, 2015 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 2 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.5152/eurjrheum.2015.0106
- Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.165-166
- Keywords: Silicone, Sjogren's syndrome, breast implantation
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the lacrimal and salivary glands, leads to dryness of the mouth and eyes. Herein, we present a case of Sjogren's syndrome that developed after silicone breast implantation. A cause-effect relationship between breast implantation and Sjogren's syndrome has not been established. However, the possibility of such an association should be considered when a patient with silicone implants is admitted to the hospital for treatment of Sjogren's syndrome.