Abstract: Localized Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare mastitis in an
immunocompetent women with silicone breast implants.
Author: Lee,Goldstein,Zarem Address: Department of Family Practice,
Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, Calif.
Journal: Plast.Reconstr.Surg. Vol,95-pgs.142-144
Abstract: While m.avium-intracellulare has received increasing
recognition due to its association with AIDS, silicone beast implants
have come under increased FDA scrutiny, requiring new safety and
efficacy protocols. We re****t a case of localized M.avium-
intracellulare mastitis associated with a breast implant in an
immunocompetent, HIV-neg.women who was cured with implant removal and
a long course (6 Months) of clarithromycin. Serous exudates occuring
in association with breast implants should be cultured for acid-fact
organisms. Clarithromycin my be therapeutic adjunct to effectively
cure these infections.
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