A Case of Candida albicans Infection After Breast Implant Replacement

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Although there are numerous reports on fungal infections in other implanted medical devices, fungal infections in silicone gel breast implants are considered extremely uncommon. We herein report a rare case in which Candida albicans infection after breast implant replacement resulted in implant removal. The patient presented with symptoms of infection 35 days after breast implant replacement. The patient’s symptoms were mild, persistent, and unresponsive to antibiotics. Culture tests of fluid aspirate showed Candida albicans, which was initially suspected to be contaminated and left untreated. The recognition of fungal infections in augmented breasts is challenging, as they are rarely encountered but should always be considered as a possibility.