Anaplastic large cell lymphoma in a reconstructed breast using a silicone implant: A UK case report

Summary We present case of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma discovered as an incidental finding whilst revising an implant based breast reconstruction in a 55 year old woman, whom previously had undergone risk reduction mastectomies and immediate reconstruction. During the procedure a presumed seroma...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2014-04, Vol.67 (4), p.561-563
Main Authors: Sørensen, K, Murphy, J, Lennard, A, Wadehra, V, Menon, G.K, Collis, N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ALCL
Anaplastic large cell lymphoma
Breast implant
Breast Implantation - adverse effects
Breast Implants - adverse effects
Breast lymphoma
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - etiology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Female
Humans
Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic - diagnostic imaging
Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic - etiology
Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic - surgery
Middle Aged
Plastic Surgery
Positron-Emission Tomography
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Summary:Summary We present case of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma discovered as an incidental finding whilst revising an implant based breast reconstruction in a 55 year old woman, whom previously had undergone risk reduction mastectomies and immediate reconstruction. During the procedure a presumed seroma was present but this was macroscopically atypical giving a ‘milky’ coloured appearance with a pink tinge to it. The atypical fluid was sent for analysis and the diagnosis of ALCL confirmed. Treatment consisted of unilateral capsulectomy on the affected side and bilateral removal of implants with staging scans suggesting the disease being confined to the capsule. She remains in remission 12 months following the original procedure.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2013.09.015