Autoimmune/Inflammatory Syndrome Induced by Adjuvants (ASIA) after Silicone Breast Implants.

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European journal of case reports in internal medicine Pub Date : 2025-01-07 eCollection Date: 2025-01-01 DOI:10.12890/2025_005048

Jaouad Yousfi, Soukaina Oumlil, Lamiaa Essaadouni

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Abstract

Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome is a complex condition characterized by various autoimmune and inflammatory symptoms following the exposure to an adjuvant such as silicone. Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) is challenging to diagnose because it can mimic other autoimmune diseases and requires specific criteria for identification. We report a case of a 35-year-old woman who developed inflammatory joint pain, fatigue and myalgia after receiving silicone breast implants. Symptoms improved significantly after administration of steroids. Based on the fulfilment of the ASIA diagnostic criteria, the diagnosis was made. This case emphasizes the importance of understanding this condition in patients with unexplained systemic symptoms after exposure to adjuvants.

Learning points: Autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) should be considered in patients with unexplained systemic symptoms following exposure to adjuvants.Steroids can offer significant symptom relief; however, implant removal may be necessary if symptoms persist or recur.Awareness of ASIA can help in early diagnosis, and in improving patient outcomes.

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European journal of case reports in internal medicine

CiteScore

2.10

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0.00%

发文量

166

审稿时长

8 weeks

期刊介绍： The European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine is an official journal of the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), representing 35 national societies from 33 European countries. The Journal''s mission is to promote the best medical practice and innovation in the field of acute and general medicine. It also provides a forum for internal medicine doctors where they can share new approaches with the aim of improving diagnostic and clinical skills in this field. EJCRIM welcomes high-quality case reports describing unusual or complex cases that an internist may encounter in everyday practice. The cases should either demonstrate the appropriateness of a diagnostic/therapeutic approach, describe a new procedure or maneuver, or show unusual manifestations of a disease or unexpected reactions. The Journal only accepts and publishes those case reports whose learning points provide new insight and/or contribute to advancing medical knowledge both in terms of diagnostics and therapeutic approaches. Case reports of medical errors, therefore, are also welcome as long as they provide innovative measures on how to prevent them in the current practice (Instructive Errors). The Journal may also consider brief and reasoned reports on issues relevant to the practice of Internal Medicine, as well as Abstracts submitted to the scientific meetings of acknowledged medical societies.