Silicone breast implants and rheumatic disease. Clinical, immunologic, and epidemiologic studies

Arthritis Rheum. 1994 Feb;37(2):158-68. doi: 10.1002/art.1780370203.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / epidemiology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immune System / drug effects
  • Incidence
  • Mammaplasty*
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Rheumatic Diseases / etiology*
  • Risk Factors
  • Silicones / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Silicones