A Case of a Giant Siliconoma Mimicking Localized Breast Cancer.

Silicone gel-filled breast implants are widely used for breast augmentation and reconstruction after mastectomy. However, there are some known complications associated with silicone implants: Leakage and migration of silicone particles from the implant cause a granulomatous reaction. Granulomas may present as masses with features of malignancy on breast MRI.

Female-to-Male Chest Surgery in Transgender Patients: A Comparison Between 2 Different Techniques and a Satisfaction Study in a Single Center.

Background: Gender dysphoria is a distress caused by a mismatch between gender identity and the sex assigned at birth. About 0.5% of the population suffer from gender dysphoria, which represents 25 million people worldwide.

[Skin substitutes : a step forward in skin regeneration using tissue engineering].

The use of skin substitutes in burn surgery and in the treatment of acute or chronic wounds is constantly evolving. For years, scientists have been researching skin substitutes that can be used in place of autologous skin. New products are regularly developed and approved for clinical use.

[Posterior laceration of the abdominal aorta on vertebral fracture].

Abdominal aortic lacerations are very rare in closed trauma and are usually caused by high energy trauma. Aortic injuries should be assessed as a priority as they present an immediate life-threatening risk in the event of major haemorrhage. However, the clinical presentations are highly variable and often misleading.

[Caecum hernia of foramen of Winslow].

Winslow's foramen hernia, or Blandin's hernia, is a rare internal hernia with a non-specific clinical presentation and its diagnosis may be difficult. The hernia occurs across the omental hiatus, bounded by the inferior vena cava posteriorly and the portal triad anteriorly. CT imaging provides several diagnostic clues in this condition.