Recurrent complications of PAAG implants during lactation

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Nov 5:2018:bcr2017219688. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219688.

Abstract

A 35-year-old lactating woman with pre-existing polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) implants for 10 years presented on numerous occasions following both her pregnancies with bilateral recurrent breast infection, pain and finally massive breast enlargement with a ruptured galactocoele necessitating surgical intervention. As the safety of PAAG for the breastfeeding baby is not known, breastfeeding with PAAG implants is not recommended.

Keywords: Breast Surgery; Infant Nutrition (including Breastfeeding); Radiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Breast / diagnostic imaging
  • Breast / surgery
  • Breast Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Cyst / etiology*
  • Breast Cyst / surgery
  • Breast Feeding
  • Breast Implants / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lactation*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mastitis / complications*
  • Mastitis / diagnosis
  • Mastitis / drug therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • polyacrylamide gels

Supplementary concepts

  • Galactocele