The non-specific symptoms of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma resulting in delayed diagnosis: A case-based review. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jarjis, Reem Dina; Hansen, Lone Bak; Matzen, Steen Henrik
• Is Part Of: JPRAS open. Volume 6(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 4
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Breast -- Breast implant -- Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma -- Delayed diagnosis; Surgery, Plastic -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 617.9505
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2015.07.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2352-5878

Abstract

Abstract: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare entity that has become known as a distinct clinical condition recently. In general, BIA-ALCL patients with a history of breast implants present with non-specific implant-related complications, resulting in delayed diagnosis and appropriate treatment because of the lack of awareness of BIA-ALCL. The cause and pathogenesis have still not been identified, and there are no evidence-based guidelines on how this condition should be detected, treated or followed up because of the rarity of available data. We present the first published Danish case of anaplastic lymphoma kinase negative BIA-ALCL, and review the current literature to raise awareness of and discuss management options for this rare clinical entity.