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silicone breast implant: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added information on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Feb 12, 2019
Photo of reconstructed breast with a silicone breast implant removed. May 16, 2014
Added images of silicone breast implants, a reconstructed breast, and a doctor performing a breast augmentation. Feb 02, 2012
New article added. Sep 01, 2009
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