Abstract
BackgroundBreast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare malignancy, recently recognized as a provisional entity by the World Health Organization. Although increasing data have been published on this entity in recent years, a great number of patients and health professionals remain unaware of this diagnosis.Case presentationWe herein report the case of a 56-year-old female with Li-FRAUMENI syndrome who presented with late right-sided recurrent breast swelling after prophylactic adenomastectomy with implant reconstruction. Imaging scans revealed an heterogeneous mass adjacent to the implant fibrous capsule. A biopsy of the lesion rendered the diagnosis of a BIA-ALCL.ConclusionsThis case presents similarities with previous reports, but also some particularities, which should be stressed in order to make the diagnosis the earliest possible. The most distinct feature is that this is the second report of BIA-ALCL arising in the setting of Li-FRAUMENI syndrome.
Highlights
Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare malignancy, recently recognized as a provisional entity by the World Health Organization
The most distinct feature is that this is the second report of BIA-ALCL arising in the setting of Li-FRAUMENI syndrome
In the follow-up of the breast reconstruction, the patient came to consultation reporting right-sided recurrent breast swelling for the past 18 months
Summary
This case presents similarities with previous reports, and some particularities, which should be stressed in order to make the diagnosis the earliest possible.
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