Polyacrylamide gel breast augmentation: report of two cases and review of the literature

Clin Imaging. 2015 May-Jun;39(3):339-43. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.12.008. Epub 2014 Dec 20.

Abstract

Polyacrylamide gel (PAAG) injection remains an uncommon method of breast augmentation. Providers must recognize the clinical and radiological manifestations to optimize management. The clinical and radiological findings of PAAG injection may mimic malignancy and silicone breast augmentation. We described two patients with prior PAAG breast augmentation with physical exam and imaging findings concerning for malignancy. We reviewed the literature on PAAG breast augmentation and compare PAAG to silicone breast augmentation. The management of such patients is discussed.

Keywords: Breast augmentation; Breast injection; Foreign body reaction; Mammography; Polyacrylamide gel.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acrylic Resins / administration & dosage*
  • Acrylic Resins / adverse effects*
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Breast / pathology
  • Female
  • Foreign Bodies / diagnostic imaging
  • Foreign Bodies / pathology
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Mammography
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary

Substances

  • Acrylic Resins
  • polyacrylamide gels