Silicone lymphadenopathy: A case report and literature review

RATIONALE: Silicone Lymphadenopathy is a rare complication of breast silicone implantation. Our article reports a case of Silicone Lymphadenopathy and discusses related studies to enhance the accuracy of patient diagnosis and prevent misdiagnosis. PATIENT CONCERNS: It has gradually occurred with the increase in follow-up cases of breast silicone implantation. Clinicians and pathologists should pay attention to the diagnosis of Silicone Lymphadenopathy. DIAGNOSES: The patient was diagnosed with Silicone Lymphadenopathy by hematoxylin-eosin staining and immunohistochemistry in pathology. INTERVENTIONS: A biopsy tissue was performed on the patient's lymph nodes. After pathological diagnosis, silicone lymphadenopathy was confirmed. No special treatment was given at that time. OUTCOMES: One year later, the patient showed no signs of discomfort. LESSONS: As the number of breast augmentation patients increases, although silicone lymphadenopathy is a rare complication of breast augmentation, this condition is becoming more and more common. When diagnosing this disease, we need to thoroughly understand the patient's medical history, including whether they have a history of breast augmentation or breast cancer, and pay attention to the differential diagnosis. Currently, there is no specific treatment method for this disease.