Sonographic findings in complications of cosmetic breast augmentation with autologous fat obtained by liposuction

J Clin Ultrasound. 2004 Jul-Aug;32(6):299-301. doi: 10.1002/jcu.20037.

Abstract

A 37-year-old woman presented with breast pain after breast augmentation utilizing autologous fat obtained by liposuction. Mammography and sonography demonstrated fat necrosis in the right breast and a solid inflammatory mass in the left breast. The diagnoses were confirmed by biopsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adipose Tissue / transplantation*
  • Adult
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Fat Necrosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipectomy
  • Mammaplasty / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary*