Causes of BIA-ALCL: a summary of the current state of knowledge
Abstract
The reasons for the development of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) have recently been quite a popular topic. The main interest is among plastic surgeons, surgical oncologists, hematologists, and oncologists. Over the past decade, numerous scientific papers on this subject have been published. Potential etiopathogenetic factors include the type of implants, biofilm, inflammation, microtrauma, and genetic mutations. None of the above potential causes have been adequately proven by scientific evidence; anyway, they should not be considered separately, as they are likely to coexist. Further research and exchange of experience among doctors and scientists are necessary to determine the leading etiopathogenetic factor. Its emergence would contribute to the rise of the possibility of using effective preventive measures in patients undergoing breast implant surgery and perhaps even eliminating BIA-ALCL.
Keywords: BIA-ALCL etiological factorsbreast implantsbreast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphomacomplications of oncological and plastic surgery
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