Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma. (28th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moori, P. L.; Ibison, F.; Jacob, D.; Iddon, J.
• Other Names: Pich Achille Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pathology. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-05-28
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology; Pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.07
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/2157485
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6781

Abstract

Abstract : Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare, non-Hodgkin lymphoma which arises within the capsules of breast implants. These particular tumours have expression of CD30 and are negative for Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK). Here, we report a case of BIA-ALCL in a 48-year-old woman post breast reconstruction. This case report is aimed at raising awareness and education on the significance of considering the development of BIA-ALCL in cases where cytology is negative and helping better understand this disease process.