Open AccessFree Silicone-Induced Granulomatosis and Hypercalcemia in a Transgender Female
Author(s) -
Brian L Pando,
Benjamin E. Goldsmith,
Adam Lane Webb,
Komal Kinger,
Brian Helmly
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
hca healthcare journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-3830
pISSN - 2689-0216
DOI - 10.36518/2689-0216.1343
Subject(s) - medicine , sarcoidosis , polydipsia , buttocks , surgery , dermatology , diabetes mellitus , endocrinology
Vitamin D derangements are a rare but important cause of hypercalcemia. Granulomatous disease is a primary cause of vitamin D derangements and is frequently associated with sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and in the present case, foreign body granulomatosis. Liquid or injectable silicone is used as a filler for cosmetic body contouring. Transgender patients may seek silicone injections as part of gender affirmation surgeries. Granuloma formation is a rare but well-described complication of injectable silicone.