Uncommon complications of breast prostheses

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Radiology
• Oncology

Background:

• Common breast implant complications like rupture and capsular contracture are well-documented.
• The increasing prevalence of breast implants necessitates awareness of less common complications.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and illustrate uncommon complications associated with breast implants.
• To highlight the importance of imaging in diagnosing these rare conditions.
• To emphasize the critical management of late seroma and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on uncommon breast implant complications.
• Illustration of imaging findings for various complications.
• Discussion of diagnostic and management strategies.

Main Results:

• Identified uncommon complications include late seroma, adenopathies, granulomas, desmoid tumors, and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
• Imaging techniques are essential for visualizing and diagnosing these conditions.
• Specific focus on the diagnostic challenges and management of late seroma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Conclusions:

• Uncommon breast implant complications require recognition and appropriate imaging evaluation.
• Timely diagnosis and management, particularly for late seroma and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, are vital.
• Radiological expertise is key in identifying and managing these rare sequelae.