Rheumatology: Current Research
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Department of Rheumatology, Centro Médico ABC (The American British Cowdray Medical Center), Mexico

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  Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Silicone Breast Implant and Risk Factors Associated to Autoimmune Diseases
  Author(s): Vera-Lastra O*, Cruz-DomÃ?Â?Ã?­nguez MP, Medrado Ramírez G, Medina G, Amigo MC, Peralta-Amaro AL, Gayosso-Rivera JA and Jara LJ
  
  Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) have been associated with Silicon Breast Implant (SBI) as part of the spectrum of Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA). Silicone is an adjuvant that may bleed and subsequently may be a chronic stimulus to the immune system. Objective: To determine the prevalence of autoimmune diseases (AID) and risk factors associated to patients with ASIA induced by SBI (ASIA-SBI). Patients and methods: This study was performed between 2012 and 2018, in a tertiary referral center, from a cohort of 210 patients with ASIA. We selected those patients with ASIA-SBI and clinical manifestations of any ARD. We investigated family history of AID, smoking, allergies and comorbidities. Statistical analysis: Chi square and Odds Ratio (OR). Results: There were 45 women with.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2161-1149.19.9.248

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