Is this delayed inflammatory reaction of breast polyacrylamide hydrogel caused by 2019-nCoV infection? A case report and literature review
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20231105-00187
- VernacularTitle:本例人工材料注射隆乳后迟发型炎症反应是由2019新型冠状病毒感染引起的吗？1例报道并文献回顾
- Author:
Xiaomu MA
1
;
Boyang XU
;
Wenyue LIU
;
Jie LUAN
;
Chunjun LIU
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院整形外科医院乳腺综合整形科，北京 100144
- Keywords:
Breast augmentation;
2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV;
Polyacrylamide hydrogel;
Delayed inflammatory reaction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2024;40(2):212-217
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Breast augmentation using polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG) was widely used in China. We present the first case of delayed breast inflammation after 2019 novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV) infection in a patient who recieved breast augmentation with PAHG 20 years ago, without any other predispositions. The 45-year-old female patient complained of severe breast swelling and pain three weeks after 2019-nCoV infection. The swelling extended from the upper clavicle to the upper abdomen. Delayed inflammation reaction was diagnosed, followed by emergency surgery. During the surgery, the injected material was observed to gush out in a form of greenish and thin paste, with a foul odor. The wound had extensive diffuse oozing and hemoglobin decreased significantly. The patient was discharged one week after surgery. During a three-month follow-up, she experienced weakness and fatigue with no complications. There are still many unknown areas of the impact of 2019-nCoV on human foreign bodies and immune system, which is diverse and complex. Reporting various possible symptoms and mechanisms is conducive to improving the level of awareness and intervention of plastic surgeons.
