Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma

Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2017 Oct;30(4):441-442. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2017.11930221.

Abstract

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare disease associated with breast implants. We present the case of a woman who had had breast augmentation and multiple revisions over a period of 13 years and presented with recurrent fluid collections. The cause was determined to be anaplastic large cell lymphoma, which required removal of the implants, capsulectomy, and evaluation by a medical oncologist. The patient was not found to have metastatic disease on imaging studies. Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a poorly understood disease entity, and optimal treatment is unclear.

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  • Case Reports