Association between Bovine Collagen Dermal Implants and a Dermatomyositis or a Polymyositis-like Syndrome

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Authors

Jean Cukier

Richard A. Beauchamp · Texas Department of State Health Services

Joseph S. Spindler · Austin Diagnostic Clinic

S R Spindler · Austin Diagnostic Clinic

Carlos Lorenzo · Baylor College of Medicine

David E. Trentham · Baylor College of Medicine

Abstract

Because these data suggest that an immunologic response to bovine type I or type III collagen or both caused this dermatomyositis or polymyositis-like syndrome, the risks versus benefits for the cosmetic use of collagen implants should be reassessed.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis Dupuytren's Contracture and Treatments Nail Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 118, Issue 12, pp. 920-928

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-118-12-199306150-00002

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