Primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the breast comprises less than 0.1% of all breast cancers. Literature review reveals only 1 reported case of an SCC arising from the capsule of a breast implant. The authors describe, herein, a primary SCC arising from the capsule of a long-standing silicone breast implant.

We describe a novel technique for the sampling of breast implant-associated seroma. Using a blunt-tip lipofilling cannula, we have the freedom of movement to sample all fluid collections and prevent the misfortunes of damaging the implant. Also, we have demonstrated the inability of the Coleman style I lipofilling cannula to perforate a silicone breast implant. This practical and reliable techn...

Breast ultrasound to assess possible implant rupture was performed on 24 consecutive patients (43 breasts) by the same radiologist immediately before revisional breast implant surgery. Comparison of the clinical, ultrasound and operative findings showed ultrasound to be three times as sensitive as clinical judgement in predicting implant rupture. The sensitivity of ultrasound in predicting impa...

Unilateral breast reconstruction poses a special set of challenges to the reconstructive breast surgeon compared to bilateral reconstructions. No studies to date provide an objective comparison between autologous and implant based reconstructions in matching the contralateral breast. This study compares the quantitative postoperative results between unilateral implant and autologous flap recons...

The development of breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a rare phenomenon. A typical presentation is an effusion associated with a breast implant. Less commonly, disease can be more advanced locoregionally or distantly. The optimal treatment schema is a topic of debate: localized ALCL can potentially be cured with implant removal alone, while other cases in the lit...

Breast reconstruction is an essential component of breast cancer management, aiming to restore the physical appearance and emotional well-being patients who have undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Two primary approaches, implant-based autologous tissue reconstruction, offer distinct advantages considerations. Implant-based involves use silicone saline implants, offering a less invasive surgica...

Background: Increasing numbers of young women with normal body mass index (BMI) are receiving autologous tissue breast reconstruction, often requiring a prosthetic implant to achieve their desired volume and symmetry. Our aim is to describe the technique of autologous breast reconstruction implant augmentation (A.B.R.I.A.) and its indications and outcomes to satisfy soft tissue implant coverage...

The use of dietary isoflavone supplements by postmenopausal women with breast cancer is increasing. We investigated interactions between the soy isoflavone, genistein, and an antiestrogen, tamoxifen (TAM), on the growth of estrogen (E)-dependent breast cancer (MCF-7) cells implanted in ovariectomized athymic mice. We hypothesized that weakly estrogenic genistein negate/overwhelm the inhibitory ...

The use of dietary isoflavone supplements by postmenopausal women with breast cancer is increasing. We investigated interactions between the soy isoflavone, genistein, and an antiestrogen, tamoxifen (TAM), on the growth of estrogen (E)-dependent breast cancer (MCF-7) cells implanted in ovariectomized athymic mice. We hypothesized that weakly estrogenic genistein negate/overwhelm the inhibitory ...

Breast implants are one of the most popular medical devices used today. It has been estimated that at least 10 million women globally have had [1]. The common use breast is for cosmetic augmentation [2]. Implants also often in reconstruction who mastectomies. A less gender-affirming surgery transgender women. first modern implant, consisting a smooth-surfaced silicone outer shell filled with ge...