Sjogren's syndrome after silicone breast implantation

Abstract

Sjogren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the lacrimal and salivary glands, leads to dryness of the mouth and eyes. Herein, we present a case of Sjogren's syndrome that developed after silicone breast implantation. A cause-effect relationship between breast implantation and Sjogren's syndrome has not been established. However, the possibility of such an association should be considered when a patient with silicone implants is admitted to the hospital for treatment of Sjogren's syndrome.