Case report reveals complications from silicone injections in transgender individuals, suggesting need for safer care access.
Liquid silicone injections for breast augmentation are associated with significant complications. They remain prevalent in transgender and gender-diverse populations facing barriers to regulated surgical care. We present a case of a transgender female with a history of breast silicone injections who developed local complications requiring surgical excision. Clinical breast images and gross pathology are provided. This case highlights characteristic clinical features of silicone-related complications, the role of imaging in diagnosis and the importance of equitable access to safe gender-affirming care.
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