Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Joint Authors

Shaheen, Kenneth
Amin, Mitual
Gbadamosi, Bolanle
Ezekwudo, Daniel
Yu, Zhou
Jaiyesimi, Ishmael
Ifabiyi, Tolulope
Haberichter, Kristle
Stender, Michael

Source

Case Reports in Oncological Medicine

Issue

Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2017-10-31

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

Breast implant–associated anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma has recently been recognized as an entity, with few reports describing the two common subtypes: in situ (indolent) and infiltrative.

Recently, the infiltrative subtypes have been shown to be more aggressive requiring adjuvant chemotherapy.

We report a rare case of breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in a 65-year-old Caucasian female following silicone breast implantation and multiple capsulectomies.

We discuss the rare presentation of this disease, histopathologic features of the indolent and infiltrative subtypes of ALCL, and their clinical significance.

We also review the literature for up-to-date information on the diagnosis and clinical management.

Treatment modalities including targeted therapy are also discussed.

Although BIA-ALCL is rare, it should always be considered as part of the differential diagnosis especially in women with breast implants.

Given the increasing rate of breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgeries, we anticipate a continuous rise in incidence rates of this rare disease; thus, caution must be taken to avoid misdiagnosis.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Ezekwudo, Daniel& Ifabiyi, Tolulope& Gbadamosi, Bolanle& Haberichter, Kristle& Stender, Michael& Jaiyesimi, Ishmael…[et al.]. 2017. Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147814

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Stender, Michael…[et al.]. Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147814

American Medical Association (AMA)

Ezekwudo, Daniel& Ifabiyi, Tolulope& Gbadamosi, Bolanle& Haberichter, Kristle& Stender, Michael& Jaiyesimi, Ishmael…[et al.]. Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147814

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1147814