Table 1 Tips for diagnosising silicone-induced granuloma of a breast implant capsule (SIGBIC)
Sign | MRI sequence | Tips | |
|---|---|---|---|
Main findings | Mass | T2 weighted | Heterogeneous high signal |
Black drop | Dynamic | Hyposignal focus at the interface between the mass and the prosthesis | |
Enhancement | Dynamic | Late enhancement (4 min) | |
Associated findings | Fluid collection | Dynamic | No enhancement |
Contracture | Dynamic | Thickening and enhancement of the whole capsule |