Silicone granulomas are a skin condition that occur as a reaction to liquid
silicones, and are characterized by the formation of nodules.
Formation of a
granuloma is a common tissue response to a range of foreign bodies. Silicone can be directly injected into tissue as part of a cosmetic procedure or it can leak from silicone implants. The formation and consequences of silicon-induced granulomas is not well described or understood. The extent of damage that they cause is controversial.
Localization
* Lymph node:
Granulomatous lymphadenitis
* Skin:
Granulomatous dermatitis
* Penis
* Breast:
Granulomatous mastitis
* Face: Granulomatous facial reaction
Effects
Silicone-induced granuloma can be associated with fever, calcitriol-mediated
hypercalcemia,
reactive amyloidosis.
Gallery
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See also
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Granuloma
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of th ...
References
Skin conditions resulting from physical factors
Silicone-induced lesion
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