Recently there was a lot of hue and cry regarding breast implants safety issues. Of all the adverse effects implant related lymphoma drew the attention. FDA mentions this as a possible adverse effect, however, those with implants need not panic, they should consult regularly and if some change is noted. Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) BIA-ALCL is a rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants.
BIA-ALCL is not breast cancer. It is cancer involving cells of the immune system. BIA-ALCL is generally found next to the implant itself and is usually contained within the fibrous capsule that the body forms around the implant. Most of the breast implant patients found to have BIA-ALCL were diagnosed after they sought medical treatment for implant-related symptoms such as pain, lumps, swelling, or asymmetry that developed after their…
