Delayed Foreign Body Granuloma from Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Author Information
Author(s): Nishimura Michiko, Sakamoto Shinnichi, Hoshino Miyako, Miyazaki Yuji, Yamamoto Junichiro, Sakashita Hideaki, Kusama Kaoru, Kikuchi Kentaro
Primary Institution: Meikai University School of Dentistry
Hypothesis
What are the histological features of delayed foreign body granuloma associated with hyaluronic acid injection?
Conclusion
The case illustrates a delayed foreign body granuloma with eosinophilic and histiocytic infiltration following hyaluronic acid injection.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of hyaluronic acid injections one year prior to the presentation.
- Histopathological examination revealed eosinophilic infiltration and multinucleated giant cells.
- The granuloma formation was diagnosed based on characteristic histological features.
Takeaway
A woman had a lump in her cheek after getting a cosmetic injection, and doctors found that her body reacted to the filler by creating a lump filled with special cells.
Methodology
The study involved a case presentation and histopathological examination of a biopsy specimen.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 61-year-old Japanese female patient.
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