2006, Number 2
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Med Int Mex 2006; 22 (2)
Acute pneumonitis and pleuritis related to the rupture of a silicone breast implant. A report of a case and literature review
Carrillo AJL, Hernández RJ, Poblano EE, Halabe CJ
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 139-142
PDF size: 167.21 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Pleuritis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the pleura. From an anatomical point of view, it is characterized by congestion and swelling of the pleura. Clinically, it is distinguished by an attack on the general state, fever, pleural pain, dyspnea, hacking cough, and pleural effusion. Pneumonitis is the inflammation of the pulmonary parenchyma and it is characterized by progressive dyspnea and cough, which can be dry or accompanied by expectoration or rales. We present the case of a patient that had pleuritis and pneumonitis after the rupture of a breast implant, with silicone output to the subcutaneous space.
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