Carcinoma of the breast associated with polyethylene strip augmentation

Postgrad Med J. 1990 May;66(775):373-4. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.66.775.373.

Abstract

A case of adenocarcinoma of breast associated with polyethylene prosthesis is presented. The problems with diagnosis and relationship between prosthetic implants and breast carcinoma are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / etiology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery
  • Breast Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyethylenes / adverse effects*
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Polyethylenes