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Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
P L Moori1, F Ibison2, D Jacob2
1Department of Breast Surgery, Burnley General Hospital, Casterton Avenue, Burnley BB10 2PQ, UK.
Abstract:
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare, non-Hodgkin lymphoma which arises within the capsules of breast implants. These particular tumours have expression of CD30 and are negative for Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK). Here, we report a case of BIA-ALCL in a 48-year-old woman post breast reconstruction. This case report is aimed at raising awareness and education on the significance of considering the development of BIA-ALCL in cases where cytology is negative and helping better understand this disease process.
