Mycobacterium abscessus cellulitis and multifocal abscesses of the breasts in a transsexual from illicit intramammary injections of silicone

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Fox, LP [1 ]
Geyer, AS [1 ]
Husain, S [1 ]
Della-Latta, P [1 ]
Grossman, ME [1 ]
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[1] Columbia Univ, Coll Phys & Surg, Dept Dermatol, New York, NY 10027 USA
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10.1016/j.jaad.2003.09.008
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
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We report the case of a 29-year-old transsexual who developed mycobacterium abscessus infection after receiving intramammary liquid silicone injections in the nonphysician office setting. Our patient represents 1 of 14 confirmed and 11 suspected cases in New York City of M abscessus infection after illicit cosmetic procedures. As injectable cosmetic procedures are becoming increasingly Popular, dermatologists should he aware of both the common and unusual complications. Furthermore, all physicians should he alerted to the Current Cluster of M abscessus infections after injections for cosmetic purposes by nonmedical practitioners in New York City.
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