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Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingThe two types of breast implants most frequently used are filled with either {{c1::silicone}} or {{c2::saline…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingBreast implants may be used for {{c1::breast reconstruction}} following mastectomy or for {{c2::cosmetic purposes}…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingRegardless of the breast implant type, a {{c1::fibrous capsule}} slowly develops as a response to the foreign…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingPalpable {{c2::contour deformity}} in a patient with a breast implant may indicate partial {{c1::he…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingBreast implants may be inserted via either {{c1::prepectoral/retroglandular}} or {{c1::retropectoral}} approaches.
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingMammography of breast with implants can be challenging to interpret because breast tissue might be obscured b…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Saline::saline/silicone}} breast implants have a valve, which are seen on mammography.
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c3::Saline::saline/silicone}} breast implants have a {{c1::silicone elastomer::material}} wall that is&nbsp…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Silicone::saline/silicone}} breast implants lack valves and are uniformly dense.
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingU/S probes lack sufficient penetration to adequately visualize {{c1::posteriorly}}-positioned breast implants…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingSpecific MRI protocols for evaluating breast implants:- {{c1::silicone-only}} sequence- {{c2::silicone-suppre…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCompared to U/S and mammo, {{c2::MRI::modality}} has a {{c1::higher::higher/lower}} sensitivity and specifici…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imagingtype of breast implant rupture: {{c1::Intracapsular Rupture::image}}
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imagingtype of breast implant rupture: {{c1::Extracapsular Rupture::image}}
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingDistinction between intra- vs. extra-capsular breast implant rupture is only important for {{c1::silicone::sa…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Saline::saline/silicone}} breast implant rupture will leak its contents even if the fibrous capsule is …
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingClinically, an {{c2::intra}}-capsular rupture of a silicone breast implant may manifest as subtle changes to …
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingWhich imaging modalities are required for assessing silicone breast implant rupture?{{c1::U/S}} or {{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Subcapsular line}} sign on MRI describes a thin layer of {{c2::silicone}} between breast…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Keyhole/teardrop}} sign on MRI describe focal {{c2::invagination}} of breast implant shell caused by leaked …
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Radial folds}} are normal breast implant shell infoldings that can mimic {{c2::breast implant rupture::…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingMammography of {{c1::extra}}-capsular silicone breast implant rupture show high-density silico…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingU/S of {{c1::Extra}}-capsular silicone breast implant rupture shows "{{c2::snowstorm}}" appearance, indi…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingClinically, a {{c2::saline::saline/silicone}} breast implant rupture causes sudden {{c1::collapse}} and decre…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingReduction mammoplasty is done either for {{c1::aesthetics::common reason}} or to reduce {{c2::back pain::symptom}}…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingReduction mammoplasty involves removal of {{c1::inferior::superior/inferior}} skin and breast parenchyma,&nbs…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingReduction mammoplasty on mammogram show:- nipple {{c1::elevation::change}}- lower breast tissue {{c2::redistributi…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCase: Breast implant rupture.U/S image: echogenic, shadowing mass with {{c1::snowstorm}} appearance between calipe…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Silicone::saline/silicone}} breast implants are filled with silicone, which are available in …
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCase: Breast implant ruptureYellow arrows: Extravasation of high density {{c1::silicone}} into breast parench…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCase: Breast implant ruptureYellow arrow: curvilinear undulating contour of disrupted/collapsed silicone impl…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCase: MammoplastyYellow arrows: {{c1::skin thickening}} of the lower medial breasts.Red arrows: symmetri…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingMRI of an {{c1::intra}}-capsular silicone breast implant rupture can show the following signs:…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Linguine}} sign on MRI describes {{c2::curved lines}} that represent the disrupted elastomer shell floating …
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingCase: Breast implant ruptureYellow arrows: {{c1::collapsed}} retropectoral saline implant Diagnosis:&nbs…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingMammography of {{c1::intra}}-capsular silicone breast implant rupture will likely show {{c2::normal findings}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingU/S of {{c1::intra}}-capsular silicone breast implant rupture may show implant shell {{c2::fragments}} floating wi…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Saline::saline/silicone}} breast implants have {{c2::a valve}} that enables the implant to be fill…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical Imaging{{c1::Implant-displaced}} (aka {{c1::Eklund}}) views in mammography are used to displace the breast…
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingBreast implant ruptures are categorized as either {{c1::intra}}-capsular or {{c1::extra}}-capsular.
Published	05/01/2023	Breast Imaging: Postsurgical ImagingSilicone (breast implant) uptake by regional lymph nodes may occur with:More common:- {{c1::free silicone inj…
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