Breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma: a systematic literature review

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a newly discovered and rare cancer possibly associated with textured breast implants. This literature review investigates its epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk factors. PubMed, LILACS, and SciELO databases were searched fro...

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Main Authors: Daniel Sundfeld Spiga Real, Beatriz Sant'ana Resendes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2019-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/2670/en_v34n4a14.pdf