Thursday 8 September 2011

Anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma and breast implants

Anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma and breast implants: A review of the literature. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, Sept 2011, vol. 128(3), p. 651-661.

Jewell, M., et al.

http://journals.lww.com/plasreconsurg/Abstract/2011/09000/Anaplastic_Large_T_Cell_Lymphoma_and_Breast.4.aspx

Anecdotal reports and one case-control study suggested an association, without evidence of causation, between breast implants and anaplastic lymphoma kinase–negative anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This review summarizes the published evidence, including case reports and epidemiologic studies.