Sjögren's syndrome after silicone breast implantation

AKYOL L., ÖNEM S., ÖZGEN M., SAYARLIOĞLU M.

European Journal of Rheumatology, cilt.2, sa.4, ss.165-166, 2015 (Hakemli Dergi) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 2 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Dergi Adı: European Journal of Rheumatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.165-166
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Sjögren'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 Sjögren's syndrome that developed after silicone breast implantation. A cause-effect relationship between breast implantation and Sjögren'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 Sjögren's syndrome.