Implant Rupture

Silicone Breast Implant Rupture From Pectoralis Muscle Contraction Causing IgA Nephropathy: A Case Report

“…This case reports pectoralis muscle contraction causing a submuscular breast implant rupture followed by IgA nephropathy in a woman with breast cancer. Silicone breast implant rupture is characterized by the breach of the implant shell ( 1 , 2 ). Due to the large molecular weight of silicone, it is rarely found outside the shell, unless it has been breached ( 1 , 2 ).…”

“…Silicone breast implant rupture is characterized by the breach of the implant shell ( 1 , 2 ). Due to the large molecular weight of silicone, it is rarely found outside the shell, unless it has been breached ( 1 , 2 ). There are two types of silicone implant rupture.…”

“…There are two types of silicone implant rupture. The intracapsular is more common and is asymptomatic ( 1 , 2 ). Extracapsular implant rupture is uncommon and may cause the patient to complain of breast pain or a mass in the breast ( 1 , 2 ).…”

“…The intracapsular is more common and is asymptomatic ( 1 , 2 ). Extracapsular implant rupture is uncommon and may cause the patient to complain of breast pain or a mass in the breast ( 1 , 2 ). It is probable that the incidence of intracapsular implant rupture is underreported, as it is silent.…”

“…It is probable that the incidence of intracapsular implant rupture is underreported, as it is silent. Most ruptures occur 10 years after implant placement ( 1 , 2 ). The likelihood of rupture increases with implant age.…”