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We present case of Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma discovered as an incidental finding whilst revising an implant based breast reconstruction in a 55 year old woman, whom previously had undergone risk reduction mastectomies and immediate reconstruction. During the procedure a presumed seroma was present but this was macroscopically atypical giving a 'milky' coloured appearance with a pink tinge to it. The atypical fluid was sent for analysis and the diagnosis of ALCL confirmed. Treatment consisted of unilateral capsulectomy on the affected side and bilateral removal of implants with staging scans suggesting the disease being confined to the capsule. She remains in remission 12 months following the original procedure. (C) 2013 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Author(s): Sorensen K, Murphy J, Lennard A, Wadehra V, Menon GK, Collis N
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Year: 2014
Volume: 67
Issue: 4
Pages: 561-563
Print publication date: 18/09/2013
ISSN (print): 1748-6815
ISSN (electronic): 1878-0539
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2013.09.015
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2013.09.015
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