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Infected breast implant

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain and tenderness of the right breast 3 weeks after bilateral cosmetic augmentation.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
mri

Fluid collections and granulation tissue within the fibrous capsule around an intact implant. No silicone extravasation.

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