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ASIA syndrome, calcinosis cutis and chronic kidney disease following silicone injections. A case-based review.
Immunologic research - 1 Dec 2016
Barilaro Giuseppe, Spaziani Testa Claudia, Cacciani Antonella, Donato Giuseppe, Dimko Mira, Mariotti Amalia
Abstract excerpt
An immunologic adjuvant is a substance that enhances the antigen-specific immune response preferably without triggering one on its own. Silicone, a synthetic polymer used for reconstructive and cosmetic purposes, can cause, once injected, local and/or systemic reactions and trigger manifestations of autoimmunity, occasionally leading to an overt autoimmune disease. Siliconosis, calcinosis cutis with hypercalcemia...
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