Is It Safe to Have my Lymph Node Filled with Silicone Removed?

Hello, I had a ruptured PIP implant removed (left side). Unfortunately I now have an enlarged lymth node (2.9cm) which is very uncomfortable. I am been advised not to have them removed as I could end up with lymthodema in the arm and be prone to catching infection. I have also been advised that it is safe to remove. Another surgeon also said that the human body would break it up but he didn't say over what period of time. Please could you kindly advise. Thank you

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Lymph Node Enlargement and Silicone Implant Leakage: What to Do?

A significant silicone implant leakage can cause free silicone to collect in a lymph node. I have assisted several patients with this problem. The good news is that my patients have had spontaneous resolution over time. They have not needed surgery. In those cases, more than a single node was involved and there was little discomfort from the area. Although removal of a single node is unlikely to cause lymphedema, there is no real guarantee that other... more

Lymph Node Filled with Silicone

As large and symptomatic as this node is, it makes sense to have it removed. The chances of lymphedema from the removal of a single abnormal node is quite remove, the benefits fo relieving the discomfort are clear. Thank you for the question at best wishes.

Treatment Lymph Node after Removal of Ruptured Silicone Implant?

I'm sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced. Although I cannot give you precise medical advice without direct examination ( and full consultation) some general advice may be helpful to you. Given that the lymph node is enlarged and symptomatic, I would suggest that it be removed. In my opinion, it is unlikely that removal of a single lymph node would lead to lymphedema of the extremity. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that the body... more