Seroma in residual fibrous capsule after breast implant explantation: a case report
Vergine, M.; Ballesio, L.; Amabile, M.I.; Macrina, N.; Palmieri, A.; Martino, G.; Pasta, V.
Il Giornale di Chirurgia 29(4): 169-171
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-9005 PMID: 18419983 Document Number: 618836
The Authors present a singular case of seroma which developed in residual fibrous capsule after explantation of breast prostheses without replacement. Mammographic and sonographic findings of the seroma make difficult the diagnosis: mammograms revealed a radiopaque, well-circumscribed mass anterior to the pectoralis major muscle in the region of the prior sub-glandular implant, that was initially misinterpreted as breast implant radiographic feature. It is particularly important review and carefully correlate mammographic and sonographic findings with patient's surgical history for a correct diagnosis.