The neuromythology of silicone breast implants

Neurology
N L Rosenberg

Abstract

To define neurologic problems that may occur in women with silicone breast implants. The association between silicone breast implants (SBIs) and certain rheumatologic disorders has been discussed since the 1980s. Recent uncontrolled case series have reported neurologic problems believed to be associated with SBIs. Case series based on a retrospective data analysis of medical records from 131 women diagnosed as having a neurologic problem related to SBIs. Data extracted from the medical records and analyzed included neurologic symptoms, neurologic examination findings, and a variety of laboratory studies. Symptoms, examination findings, and laboratory studies were analyzed using methods that would purposely overreport false-positive results in order to negate possible bias accusations. Finally, prior diagnoses made by evaluating physicians and thought to be related to SBIs were also recorded. An independent assessment was also made for alternative diagnoses using standards accepted by the medical and neurologic communities which did not necessarily accept a causative link between SBIs and their alleged complications. Neurologic symptoms were frequently endorsed, including fatigue (82%), memory loss and other cognitive impairment...Continue Reading

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