Sjögren's syndrome after silicone breast implantation
European Journal of Rheumatology, cilt.2, sa.4, ss.165-166, 2015 (TRDizin)
- 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.