An Updated Approach and Understanding of Breast Implant–Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
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Breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare subtype of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is usually localized to the fluid and capsule surrounding a breast implant. There have only been <1,000 cases and 36 deaths reported to date and the average patient presents 7 to 10 years following initial breast implant placement. Most patients present with delayed seromas, a breast mass, capsular abnormalities, lymphadenopathy, or cutaneous masses. Unlike other forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, most cases are cured with surgery alone. The challenge of BIA-ALCL surrounds its rarity—in regard to both its diagnosis as well as the limited available data to guide therapy for more advanced cases. Careful pathology evaluation to analyze both the fluid surrounding the capsule and the capsule itself is critical. Studies to identify which patients are at greater risk of development of this rare entity are ongoing.
Submitted December 13, 2021; accepted for publication January 13, 2022.
Disclosures: Dr Mehta-Shah has disclosed receiving grant/institutional research funding from AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, C4 Therapeutics, Celgene, Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Daiichi Sankyo, Genentech/Roche, Innate Pharmaceuticals, Secura Bio, and Verstem; and serving as a consultant/advisory board member for C4 Therapeutics, Daiichi Sankyo, Karyopharm Therapeutics, Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., Ono Pharmaceuticals, and Secura Bio. Dr. Ghione has disclosed receiving grant/research support from Kite Pharma and serving as an advisory board member for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo.
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