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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Breast seroma is fluid accumulation that can arise from various factors, including lymphatic disruption, inflammation, or foreign bodies like breast implants.
  • Breast implant-associated seroma necessitates investigation for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of late-onset breast seroma mimicking breast implants.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrating clinical findings with radiological assessments in diagnosing late seroma.
  • To exclude breast implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL).

Main Methods:

  • A 45-year-old female patient presented with bilateral breast swelling and pain.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suggested bilateral silicone implants; ultrasound-guided aspiration showed no malignancy.
  • Capsulectomy was performed on the right breast, with histological examination of fluid and tissue.

Main Results:

  • The patient had a history of soy and silicone implants, with prior removal due to capsular contracture.
  • Histology confirmed benign findings, ruling out malignancy and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL).
  • The seroma was successfully treated via capsulectomy, resolving the patient's symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Late-onset breast seroma can present atypically, mimicking breast implants.
  • Diagnostic conclusions should integrate clinical presentation and patient history alongside imaging.
  • Radiological findings alone may be insufficient for definitive diagnosis in complex seroma cases.