Case 256: Breast Implant-associated Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1148/radiol.2018160440.
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Abstract
History A 57-year-old woman presented with right breast swelling and enlargement and a palpable mass in the right lower inner breast. There was no history of fever, trauma, skin redness, or nipple discharge. The patient had a history of breast augmentation, with retropectoral silicone implants placed 2.5 years ago. Screening mammography (images not shown) 7 months prior revealed bilateral breast implants but no other abnormality. Mammography and US of the right breast were performed at the initial evaluation. Subsequently, fluorine 18 fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT and MRI were performed.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Implants
- Breast Neoplasms
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic