Rheumatic disorders in patients with silicone implants: a critical review.

More than 1000 patients with rheumatic disorders and silicone implants have been reported. In this review, the clinical features of patients with scleroderma, inflammatory myositis, systemic lupus erythematosus and silicone implants are discussed. The clinical features of the most common rheumatic disorder associated with silicone implants, the "Silicone Implant Associated Syndrome", are introduced. In addition, other local regional, and neurologic disorders associated with silicone implants are discussed. This comprehensive clinical review provides the clinician with information regarding the common symptoms, signs and laboratory features of rheumatic disorders of patients with silicone implants.