Affiliations 

  • 1 Pulmonology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Unit, Faculty of Medicine Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Respirol Case Rep, 2020 Apr;8(3):e00538.
PMID: 32076554 DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.538

Abstract

Liquid silicone (polydimethylsiloxane) is an inert material that is commonly used for cosmetic purpose. Silicone embolization syndrome (SES) can rapidly progress to pneumonitis as a consequence of the injection of nonmedical-grade liquid silicone. We describe a case of severe silicone pneumonitis complicated with acute respiratory distress syndrome and bilateral pneumothorax secondary to silicone gluteal augmentation. In this case report, we aim to discuss our experience and approach in managing an uncommon case of SES.

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