ALCL (anaplastic large cell lyphoma) is a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that is found in the scar tissue and fluid near a breast implant but can occasionally spread throughout the body. The FDA requested all BIOCELL textured implants from Allergan be recalled based on BIA-ALCL (breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma) related deaths associated with this device.
The risk of developing BIA-ALCL is low but can be very serious. Initially there may be noticeable swelling in lymph nodes, followed by fever, night sweats and fatigue. BIA-ALCL can occur when there is inflammation during the formation of scar tissue or bacterial contamination at the surgical site. In order to get an accurate diagnosis, an analysis of the enlarged lymph node is required to determine if there are lymphoma cells present. If caught early enough, BIA-ALCL can typically be treated by removing the implant along with surrounding scar tissue. If you have undergone breast implant surgery and are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, it is important to set up an appointment with your primary care physician right away.
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