AI Article Synopsis
- A 57-year-old woman developed a skin infection on her right buttock after getting silicone injections for augmentation.
- Medical tests showed she had an infection caused by rapidly growing mycobacteria, which are a type of bacteria that can cause serious health issues.
- The text discusses the treatment options for her infection and examines other cases in existing medical literature.
Article Abstract
A 57-year-old woman presented with a predominantly right-sided cellulitic area of her buttock after receiving multiple bilateral silicone injections in the buttocks. The workup revealed subcutaneous infection with rapidly growing mycobacteria. Surgical management and etiologic factors are discussed, and a review of the literature is presented.
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