Macrolane injections for breast enhancement in undiagnosed breast malignancy: a case report

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2011 Dec;64(12):1682-3. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2011.04.034. Epub 2011 May 24.

Abstract

We report a case of cosmetic breast enhancement with Macrolane injections in an un-diagnosed breast cancer. This delayed cancer diagnosis and complicated surgical resection and reconstruction. It should therefore be mandatory for clinicians to exclude breast malignancy with imaging prior to Macrolane injection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Breast Implants*
  • Breast Neoplasms / complications
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Lobular / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyaluronic Acid / therapeutic use*
  • Mammography
  • Mastectomy
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Hyaluronic Acid