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Silicone-Induced Granulomatous Reaction Causing Severe Hypercalcemia: Case Report and Literature Review
Joint Authors
Man Singh Dangol, Gulshan
Negrete, Hilmer
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 67-year-old woman presented to the hospital with complaints of abdominal pain.
Physical exam was significant for signs of severe dehydration, mild epigastric tenderness and multiple non-tender hard nodules over her arms and thighs.
Incidental finding of severe hypercalcemia led to negative workups for hyperparathyroidism, vitamin D intoxication, and malignancy.
However, elevated levels of 1,25-hydroxy vitamin D raised the possibility of granulomatous diseases.
Imaging and patient report revealed silicone-induced foreign body granulomatous reaction as the cause of hypercalcemia.
Use of silicone for cosmetic enhancement of body contours can result in siliconomas, severe hypercalcemia, and complications.
Treatment is unestablished for this condition.
Increasing prevalence of cosmetic enhancement should prompt vigilance for this rare disease entity.
Providers should counsel and educate individuals undergoing such procedures.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Man Singh Dangol, Gulshan& Negrete, Hilmer. 2019. Silicone-Induced Granulomatous Reaction Causing Severe Hypercalcemia: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141248
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Man Singh Dangol, Gulshan& Negrete, Hilmer. Silicone-Induced Granulomatous Reaction Causing Severe Hypercalcemia: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141248
American Medical Association (AMA)
Man Singh Dangol, Gulshan& Negrete, Hilmer. Silicone-Induced Granulomatous Reaction Causing Severe Hypercalcemia: Case Report and Literature Review. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141248
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141248