THU0568 Prevalence and autoimmune rheumatic disease in patients with autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants associated to silicone breast implant
Abstract:BackgroundAutoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) has been associated with previous exposure to various agents such as silicone implants, which elicit chronic stimulation of the immune system against the prosthetic material and clinical manifestation of autoimmune disease. This is particularly the case in genetically susceptible hosts.ObjectivesThe aim is to describe de prevalence, family background and main autoimmune rheumatic disease (ARD) associated to silicone breast implant (SBI).Met… Show more
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