Thursday, 8 September 2011

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implants

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast implants: Results from a structured expert consultation process. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Sept 2011, vol. 128(3), p. 629-639.

Kim, B., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Fulltext/2011/09000/Anaplastic_Large_Cell_Lymphoma_and_Breast.1.aspx

There are increasing concerns about a possible association between anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) and breast implants. The authors conducted a structured expert consultation process to evaluate the evidence for the association, its clinical significance, and a potential biological model based on their interpretation of the published evidence.