The First Confirmed Case of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma in Hawai'i

A 78-year-old woman within 3 years of of bilateral silicone gel breast implants for breast reconstruction due to breast cancer presented with heaviness and swelling in her right breast. Cytology of the aspirated fluid confirmed breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), and...

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Published in:Hawai'i journal of health & social welfare 2019-11, Vol.78 (11), p.338-340
Main Authors: Yim, Nicholas, Parsa, Fereydoun, Faringer, Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A 78-year-old woman within 3 years of of bilateral silicone gel breast implants for breast reconstruction due to breast cancer presented with heaviness and swelling in her right breast. Cytology of the aspirated fluid confirmed breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), and the patient underwent removal of implant and total capsulectomy. Breast implantassociated anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a rare entity, but if diagnosed early is a curable condition. This paper presents the first confirmed case of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma in Hawai'i.
ISSN:2641-5224