Rare Cancer on the Rise: An Educational Review of Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

Abstract Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare but increasingly important diagnosis as the incidence of breast implant placement, both elective and reconstructive, continues to rise. When detected and treated early, this indolent disease carries an excellent p...

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Published in:Journal of breast imaging 2020-08, Vol.2 (4), p.398-407
Main Authors: Mitry, Maria A, Sogani, Julie, Sutton, Elizabeth J, Kumar, Priyadarshini, Horwitz, Steven, Elmi, Azadeh, Patel, Sejal N, Gallagher, Katherine, Dashevsky, Brittany Z, Mango, Victoria
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare but increasingly important diagnosis as the incidence of breast implant placement, both elective and reconstructive, continues to rise. When detected and treated early, this indolent disease carries an excellent prognosis. However, because the clinical presentation is often nonspecific, it is crucial for radiologists to accurately identify the imaging findings associated with BIA-ALCL to facilitate a timely diagnosis. This article will provide radiologists with an overview of the diagnosis, imaging findings, and management of BIA-ALCL.
ISSN:2631-6110
2631-6129
DOI:10.1093/jbi/wbaa041