Linfoma anaplásico de grandes células T associado ao uso de implantes (BIA-ALCL): relato de caso / Implant-associated anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): case report

Reconhecido pela Organização Mundial de Saúde em 2016, o linfoma anaplásico de grandes células associado ao implante mamário (BIA-ALCL) é um subtipo incomum de linfoma não Hodgkin de células T, que se desenvolve após a inserção de próteses mamárias. A doença é uma afecção rara que afeta cerca de uma a cada 30.000 pessoas com implante mamário texturizado. As principais manifestações clínicas são o seroma tardio, assimetria mamária, massa e contratura capsular, com frequência mais elevada do primeiro. O explante da prótese com capsulectomia total pode ser suficiente para tratar o ALCL, com ressecções estendidas a locais adjacentes, quando necessário. Entretanto, em alguns casos, é realizada a radioterapia e/ou quimioterapia adjuvante. Conclui-se que, para um diagnóstico precoce e um tratamento efetivo, mulheres com seroma de aparecimento súbito e tardio deverão realizar exames complementares para a exclusão dessa afecção, mesmo com tempo inferior à média de desenvolvimento, que é de cerca de 10,6 anos.

Recognized by the World Health Organization in 2016, breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an uncommon subtype of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that develops after the insertion of breast implants. The disease is a rare condition that affects approximately one in every 30,000 people with textured breast implants. The main clinical manifestations are late seroma, breast asymmetry, mass, and capsular contracture, with a higher frequency of the former. Explantation of the prosthesis with total capsulectomy may be sufficient to treat ALCL, with resections extended to adjacent sites when necessary. However, in some cases, adjuvant radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy is performed. It is concluded that, for an early diagnosis and effective treatment, women with sudden and late-onset seroma should undergo additional tests to exclude this condition, even with a shorter development time than the average, which is around 10.6 years.

Anaplastic lymphoma associated with breast implants-Early diagnosis and treatment.

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma associated with breast implants is a relatively new disease that deserves attention from the academic community. Brazil figures as one of the protagonists in plastic surgery, however publications are insufficient and very few cases are reported in comparison to other countries. It is a disease with excellent prognosis when diagnosed early and treated effectively, but for this to happen, it is essential that health care professionals and the patient understand its pathology. We reported two cases in a small town during a short period of time. In both cases reported by this study, the patients presented late seroma, associated with pain as a clinical presentation, at 13 and 9 years after the placement of silicone implants with textured polyurethane surfaces. After the procedure, the patients were screened for cancer. Further research with more robust samples is still needed to fully determine the risks and benefits of using textured versus smooth implants.

Mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphomas: updates on molecular genetic features.

Mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphomas are a heterogeneous group of rare and typically aggressive neoplasms. Diagnosis and subclassification have historically relied primarily on the integration of clinical, histologic, and immunophenotypic features, which often overlap. The widespread application of a variety of genomic techniques in recent years has provided extensive insight into the pathobiology of these diseases, allowing for more precise diagnostic classification, improved prognostication, and development of novel therapies. In this review, we summarize the genomic features of the most common types of mature T-cell and NK-cell lymphomas with a particular focus on the contribution of genomics to biologic insight, classification, risk stratification, and select therapies in the context of the recently published International Consensus and updated World Health Organization classification systems.

Explante de prótese mamária de silicone: reconstrução da mama pela técnica dos retalhos cruzados / Silicone breast prosthesis explant: breast reconstruction using the crossed flap technique

Introdução: Em 1963 Cronin e Gerow introduziram o uso do implante de silicone e seu uso aumentou exponencialmente. Contudo, complicações relacionadas aos implantes surgiram ao longo do tempo. O conjunto de situações adversas ao uso dos implantes de silicone, alimentado pelo crescimento das mídias sociais, culminou em um aumento da retirada definitiva do implante. Muitos casos de explante têm o pedículo inferior comprometido pela lesão dos vasos perfurantes e a técnica dos retalhos cruzados é uma alternativa para a reconstrução das mamas explantadas. Métodos: Foram realizados explantes de silicone com reconstrução imediata da mama sem o uso de um novo implante, motivados por indicação médica ou por desejo próprio do paciente. A técnica dos retalhos cruzados foi utilizada em todos os casos. Ela se vale do cruzamento de retalhos parenquimatosos de pedículo superior, um medial e outro lateral, conforme descrito por Sperli. Resultados: Foram operados 10 casos de 2004 a 2021. O tempo de uso das próteses variou de 3 a 19 anos e a principal motivação para o explante foi contratura capsular. Nenhum caso de necrose foi observado. Conclusões: A técnica dos retalhos cruzados é uma alternativa útil e segura para as cirurgias de reconstrução da mama após explante definitivo.

Introduction: In 1963 Cronin and Gerow introduced the use of the silicone implant and its use increased exponentially. However, complications related to implants emerged over time. The set of adverse situations to the use of silicone implants fueled by the growth of social media culminated in an increase in the permanent removal of the implant. Many cases of explants have the inferior pedicle compromised by injury to the perforating vessels, and the crossed flap technique is an alternative for the reconstruction of explanted breasts. Methods: Silicone explants were performed with immediate breast reconstruction without the use of a new implant, motivated by medical indication or the patients own desire. The crossed flap technique was used in all cases. It uses the crossing of parenchymal patches of the superior pedicle, one medial and one lateral, as described by Sperli. Results: 10 cases were operated from 2004 to 2021. The time of use of the prostheses ranged from 3 to 19 years and the main motivation for the explant was capsular contracture. No cases of necrosis were observed. Conclusions: The crossed flap technique is a useful and safe alternative for breast reconstruction surgeries after definitive explantation.

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) in a young transgender woman: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare T-cell lymphoma occurring after breast implant procedures. As gender confirmation therapy (GCT) in male-to-female transgender (FT), up to 60-70 % of patients require breast augmentation and are at risk for BIA-ALCL. Hence, we report the youngest BIA-ALCL case in the Italian population and the first early-stage BIA-ALCL occurred in FT patients. CASE PRESENTATION: A 27-years-old FT was admitted to outpatients' clinics due to swollen left breast. The patient underwent GCT with a macrotextured implant four years before. Clinical examination revealed swollen left breast. Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed left breast periprosthetic effusion. Positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan did not reveal any focal pathological uptake. Fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed BIA-ALCL suspect. The patient underwent bilateral en bloc breast implant removal and periprosthetic capsulectomy. Due to the early stage, adjuvant chemotherapy was omitted. Postoperative follow-up was unremarkable. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: BIA-ALCL is a rare, emergent clinical concern after breast implant surgery. GCT leads to improved body satisfaction and quality of life in FT individuals. As for non-trans patients undergoing breast reconstruction or breast augmentation, this clinical case once again demonstrates that FT patients undergoing breast implant surgery are at risk of BIA-ALCL. CONCLUSION: Physicians should promote awareness among patients' GCT and tailored postoperative follow-up.

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: Two Distinct Clinical Presentations.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare CD30 positive T cell lymphoma whose incidence has recently increased. Until 2020, 733 cases of BIA-ALCL and 36 deaths have been reported around the world, with only one confirmed case in Portugal. The authors describe two clinical cases of BIA-ALCL after breast cancer reconstruction using macrotextured implants. Case 1: A 45-year-old patient, who presented with a typical late-onset seroma five years after breast reconstruction and underwent capsulectomy, confirming localized disease to the capsule. Case 2: A 43-year-old patient presented with an atypical presentation of pleural effusion and tumor mass, 14 years after reconstruction. She underwent implant removal and chemotherapy, due to metastatic disease. These clinical cases illustrate two very distinct clinical presentations of BIA-ALCL. Early diagnosis of this entity allows for effective treatment of the disease, which should be approached in a multidisciplinary setting.

O linfoma anaplásico de grandes células associado aos implantes mamários é um linfoma T CD30 positivo raro, cuja incidência tem aumentado recentemente. Até 2020, estavam registados 733 casos de BIA-ALCL e 36 mortes, em todo o mundo e apenas um caso confirmado em Portugal. Os autores descrevem dois casos de BIA-ALCL, após reconstrução mamária por cancro de mama, com próteses macrotexturadas. Caso 1: Doente com 45 anos, que se apresentou com a manifestação típica de seroma tardio, cinco anos após a colocação da prótese, tendo sido submetida a capsulectomia, que confirmou doença localizada à cápsula. Caso 2: Doente de 43 anos, que se manifestou de forma atípica com derrame pleural e massa tumoral, 14 anos após a colocação da prótese. A doente foi submetida a remoção de prótese e quimioterapia, tendo em conta a doença metastática. Os casos clínicos descritos ilustram duas formas distintas de apresentação clínica de BIA-ALCL. O diagnóstico precoce desta patologia possibilita o seu tratamento de forma eficaz e deve ser abordado em equipa multidisciplinar.

Clinical characteristics and prognosis analysis of patients with primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma / 白血病·淋巴瘤

Objective:To explore the clinical charateristics and prognostic factors of patients with primary systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL).Methods:The clinicopathological data of 31 patients with newly treated primary systemic ALCL in Liaoning Cancer Hospital from January 2010 to December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Kaplan-Meier method was used to make survival analysis and log-rank test was performed. Multivariate analysis of factors influencing overall survival (OS) was performed by using Cox proportional hazards model.Results:Among 31 patients, there were 19 males and 12 females, with a median age of 47 years old, ranging from 16 to 74 years old. There were 18 (58.1%) patients with B symptoms, 16 (51.6%) patients with increased platelet count, 22 (71.0%) patients with Ann Arbor stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ. Until the end of follow-up, 22 cases survived and 9 cases died; the 5-year OS rate was 70.9%, and the median OS time was not reached. The 5-year OS rate of patients receiving CHOPE chemotherapy regimen was higher than that of patients receiving CHOP and other chemotherapy regimens, and the difference was statistically significant ( P = 0.049). There were statistically significant differences in the 5-year OS rates of patients with different platelet count, international prognostic index (IPI) score, chemotherapy regimens and with or without B symptoms (all P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis indicated that IPI score was an independent factor affecting OS ( HR = 2.194, 95% CI 1.078-4.465, P = 0.030). Conclusions:Most primary systemic ALCL patients are diagnosed at advanced stage and it is more common in males. Most patients have B symptoms and high platelet count. IPI score is an important prognostic factor, and CHOPE regimen may be a good choice of the first-line chemotherapy.

Effects of autophagy-mediated crizotinib resistance on cancer stem-like cell subsets in anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma and its significance / 白血病·淋巴瘤

Objective:To investigate the effects of autophagy-mediated crizotinib resistance on cancer stem-like cell subsets in anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK + ALCL). Methods:The preliminary research of our group divided ALK + ALCL Karpas299 cell line into two subgroups: reporter unresponsive (RU) and reporter responsive (RR) cells through the implantation of Sox2 reporter genes, among which the RR cells had the characteristics of stem cells. Fluorescent labeled LC3 overexpressing RR and RU cells (RR-LC3 and RU-LC3) were constructed by lentiviral transfection technique, and the transfection efficiency was verified by using Western blotting and flow cytometry. RU-LC3 and RR-LC3 were treated with crizotinib at different concentrations (0, 250, 500, 1 000 nmol/L). The RED and GEN signals were detected by using double-signal flow cytometry to observe autophagy flux (RED represents the red signal B695 of the next generation of far-red fluorescent protein TagFP635 mKate; GEN represents the green signal from pH-sensitive GFP variant pHluorin B530), and the RED to GEV ratio represents autophagy flux. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was used to detect autophagy related genes ULK1, WIPI1 and LC3B mRNA expression levels in cells. The effects of different concentrations of crizotinib (250, 500, 1 000 nmol/L) combined with chloroquine (5, 10 μmol/L) on the cell survival were detected by using MTS assay. Results:RU-LC3 and RR-LC3 cells with overexpression of LC3 were successfully constructed. After induction of 250, 500 and 1 000 nmol/L crizotinib, the RED to GEN ratio in RU-LC3 cells was 1.135±0.017, 1.453±0.017 and 1.755±0.021, respectively; the RED to GEN ratio in RR-LC3 cells was 1.193±0.018, 2.116±0.013 and 3.307±0.189, respectively; the RED to GEN ratio in RU-LC3 cells and RR-LC3 cells showed a dose-dependent manner. The RED to GEN ratio in RR-LC3 cells was higher than that in RU-LC3 cells when treated with same concentrations of crizotinib, and the differences were statistically significant (all P < 0.01). The autophagy flux of RR-LC3 cells was larger than that of RU-LC3 cells. When treated without crizotinib, mRNA relative expression levels of ULK1, WIPI1 and LC3B in RR cells were higher than those in RU cells (1.69±0.05 vs.1.01±0.02, t = -1.62, P < 0.01; 1.24±0.04 vs. 1.03±0.05, t = -2.11, P < 0.01; 1.70±0.22 vs. 1.02±0.05, t = -1.74, P = 0.033). In the absence of chloroquine, the half-inhibitory concentration ( IC50) of crizotinib in RR cells was higher than that of RU cells (950 nmol/L vs. 709 nmol/L). After treated with chloroquine, IC50 of RU cells did not change, while IC50 of RR cells was decreased with the increase of chloroquine concentration. Conclusions:Compared with RU cells, autophagy reaction of cancer stem-like RR cells is more rapid and intense, which is considered to be one of the important reasons for their resistance to crizotinib.

The management of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma in the setting of pregnancy: seeking for clinical practice guidelines.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a recently described form of T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma now formally recognized by the World Health Organization classification of lymphoid neoplasms. The aim of this paper is to report the first case of BIA-ALCL diagnosed in a pregnant patient. It is well known that BIA-ALCL appears as an indolent lymphoma with a good prognosis when diag-nosed at early stages and clinical guidelines for its management have been clearly published. Nevertheless, they lack a standardized approach for BIA-ALCL during pregnancy. With limited experience in our case, treatment has been safely postponed after term without affecting patient's overall prognosis and without fetal complication. The fact that the disease was diagnosed at an early stage (stage I) undoubtedly influenced the course of treatment. A multidisciplinary approach weighing the risks and benefits of treatment is of paramount importance in order to ensure the best possible outcome for both the mother and her child and clinical update guidelines should be issued.

Systemic ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma involving implant site: a fortuitous association.

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive, anaplastic large cell lymphoma involving the non-mammary implant is an extremely rare presentation. Irrespective of the type or site, the implant-associated primary ALCL is morphologically and immunophenotypically similar to ALK-negative ALCLs. Herein, we present the case of a 42-year-old male who developed a lytic lesion after an implant for a right femur fracture. The lytic lesion biopsy revealed anaplastic large cell lymphoma with ALK protein expression. Imaging findings showed the widespread dissemination of disease all over the body, entrapping the implant too. ALCL involving the bone implant is a very unusual and rare presentation that needs to be documented.

ALK+ Anaplastic large cell lymphoma with extensive cardiac involvement: A rare case report and review of the literature.

Cardiac lymphoma is a rare entity. In this setting, the secondary involvement of the heart is far more frequent than the primary cardiac lymphoma. Herein, we present an autopsy case of a disseminated anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma with a dominant mediastinal involvement. Extensive cardiac infiltration with the near replacement of the myocardial wall by the neoplastic cells was observed. A total of nine isolated case reports of anaplastic large cell lymphoma with cardiac involvement were found in the English-language literature, and a widespread cardiac and thymic infiltration by the systemic ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma has not been documented. An incidental regenerative nodule was also identified in the liver. The patient died of pulmonary thromboembolism and cardiac arrest.

Epidemiological Profile in Portugal of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma: A Cross-Sectional Study.

INTRODUCTION: Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare T-cell neoplasm that is predominantly associated with the use of textured implants. Recently, several countries have tried to clarify their epidemiological profile of BIA-ALCL. This study aims to estimate the number of cases of BIA-ALCL in Portugal and to describe the pattern of use of breast implants at a national level. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study including 57 healthcare institutions - 29 public hospitals and 28 private institutions. Each department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery was asked to provide information concerning the main manufacturer(s) and respective device texture of the breast implants used, and to report the number of registered cases of BIA-ALCL. RESULTS: In our study sample, the response rate was 58%. In our sample, most hospitals reported using textured breast implants from Mentor (45.45%), Allergan (42.42%) and Polytech (39.39%). Only one private institution referred using smooth-coated implants from Mentor and Motiva. Despite several hospitals reporting late-onset seromas, there was only one confirmed case of BIA-ALCL after proper investigation with immunohistochemistry and histological procedures. DISCUSSION: BIA-ALCL may represent a shift for surgeons regarding selection of implant type. Smooth-coated implants or autologous tissue represent adequate alternatives that could surpass the risks associated with textured devices. CONCLUSION: In the future, the creation of a national patient registry and proper recognition of BIA-ALCL by plastic surgeons could be useful tools to clarify the impact of the disease nationally and to mitigate potential risk factors.

Introdução: O linfoma anaplásico de grandes células associado a implantes mamários (BIA-ALCL) é uma neoplasia rara de células T predominantemente associada ao uso de próteses texturizadas. Recentemente, vários países procuraram clarificar o seu perfil epidemiológico. Este estudo pretende estimar o número de casos de BIA-ALCL em Portugal e descrever o padrão de utilização de próteses mamárias a nível nacional. Material e Métodos: Este é um estudo transversal realizado em 57 serviços de saúde - 29 hospitais públicos e 28 instituições privadas. A cada departamento de Cirurgia Plástica, Reconstrutiva e Estética foi solicitada informação sobre os principais fabricantes e respetiva textura dos implantes mamários utilizados, bem como número de casos registados de BIA-ALCL. Resultados: Na nossa amostra, a taxa de resposta foi 58%. Considerando o universo de respostas obtidas, a maioria dos hospitais referiu usar implantes mamários texturizados da Mentor (45,45%), Allergan (42,42%) e Polytech (39,39%). Apenas uma instituição privada mencionou utilizar implantes lisos da Mentor e Motiva. Vários hospitais reportaram a ocorrência de seromas tardios. Contudo, apenas um caso de BIA-ALCL se veio a confirmar após investigação imunohistoquímica e histológica adequada. Discussão: O BIA-ALCL poderá determinar uma alteração do paradigma de seleção do tipo de implante mamário, onde alternativas como os implantes lisos e tecido autólogo poderão superar os riscos inerentes aos dispositivos texturizados. Conclusão: De futuro, a criação de um registo nacional de doentes e reconhecimento do BIA-ALCL pelos cirurgiões plásticos poderão ser importantes ferramentas para clarificar o seu impacto no território nacional e mitigar potenciais fatores de risco.

Primary central nervous system anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma in children: report of one case and review of literature / 白血病·淋巴瘤

Objective:To investigate the clinical features and prognosis of primary central nervous system (CNS) anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in children.Methods:The clinical data of a child with primary CNS ALK-positive ALCL in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital were retrospectively analyzed, and the relevant literature was reviewed.Results:The child went to other hospitals with headache and fever as the main symptoms. Head magnetic resonance imaging showed a right cerebellar mass, and there was no evidence of lymphoma infiltration outside the CNS before surgery. Later, cerebellar tumor resection was performed. After the surgery, through pathological examination, the child was diagnosed as ALK-positive ALCL, but did not receive chemotherapy in time. The child transferred to Fujian Medical University Union Hospital on the 27th day after surgery, and the tumor had spread to bone marrow, testis, vertebrae, etc., and the peripheral blood NPM-ALK fusion gene was positive. The child received 2 courses of chemotherapy and achieved complete remission, but eventually died of chemotherapy complications.Conclusions:Primary CNS ALK-positive ALCL is rare and easy to be misdiagnosed. The disease progresses quickly, and the overall prognosis is poor. Timely biopsy for diagnosis and early comprehensive treatment based on chemotherapy may improve the prognosis of patients.

Systemic ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma involving implant site: a fortuitous association

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive, anaplastic large cell lymphoma involving the non-mammary implant is an extremely rare presentation. Irrespective of the type or site, the implant-associated primary ALCL is morphologically and immunophenotypically similar to ALK-negative ALCLs. Herein, we present the case of a 42-year-old male who developed a lytic lesion after an implant for a right femur fracture. The lytic lesion biopsy revealed anaplastic large cell lymphoma with ALK protein expression. Imaging findings showed the widespread dissemination of disease all over the body, entrapping the implant too. ALCL involving the bone implant is a very unusual and rare presentation that needs to be documented.

ALK+ Anaplastic large cell lymphoma with extensive cardiac involvement: A rare case report and review of the literature

Cardiac lymphoma is a rare entity. In this setting, the secondary involvement of the heart is far more frequent than the primary cardiac lymphoma. Herein, we present an autopsy case of a disseminated anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma with a dominant mediastinal involvement. Extensive cardiac infiltration with the near replacement of the myocardial wall by the neoplastic cells was observed. A total of nine isolated case reports of anaplastic large cell lymphoma with cardiac involvement were found in the English-language literature, and a widespread cardiac and thymic infiltration by the systemic ALK-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma has not been documented. An incidental regenerative nodule was also identified in the liver. The patient died of pulmonary thromboembolism and cardiac arrest.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma in an Asian patient: The first case report from Thailand.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) has received increasing interest among plastic surgeons as a long-term complication of breast augmentation. Although the prognosis is usually good, mortality is a possible outcome. Most of the cases reported in the past two decades have been from the United States, Europe, and Australia, whereas cases of BIA-ALCL in Asia remain rare. Herein, we describe the first known case of BIA-ALCL in Thailand, in which a 32-year-old woman developed BIA-ALCL 3 years after breast augmentation using textured implants. The patient underwent bilateral removal of the implants and ipsilateral total capsulectomy. This case report-the first of its kind from Thailand-should increase awareness of BIA-ALCL among plastic surgeons in Asia. The true incidence of BIA-ALCL in Asia may be underreported.

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and the Textured Breast Implant Crisis.

Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is an uncommon T-cell, CD-30+/ALK lymphoma. Late (9 years) periprosthetic fluid (seroma) is the most common presentation (90% of the cases). A combination of textured breast implant, bacterial contamination, and genetic predisposition seems to be necessary for BIA-ALCL to occur. There are 35 million patients with implants in the world, and at the present moment, 573 cases of BIA-ALCL have been reported. The risk of developing BIA-ALCL in Australia varies from 1:2832 to 1:86,029, with texture grades 3 and 4 seeming to pose a higher risk than grades 2 and 1. NCCN has established guidelines for diagnosis and treatment, and early diagnosis is the key to cure. At an early stage and for the vast majority of patients, the treatment consists of capsulectomy and implant removal. However, at stages II to IV, a systemic treatment is warranted, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy (residual disease), and brentuximab vedotin. The majority of patients can be cured, and complete capsular removal is the most important factor. So far, 33 patients have died from BIA-ALCL worldwide, with deaths related to delay in diagnosis and treatment. Textured implants have been in the midst of the current implant crisis, and Biocell was recalled worldwide after the latest FDA update on the disease. At the present moment, no medical society or regulatory agency has recommended implant removal. It is about time that we start robust breast implant registries to determine risks. Besides, based on scientific criteria, we must consider all the benefits and risks associated with the available breast devices.Level of Evidence III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266.

[Detection of chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 and TP63 in ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma by fluorescence in situ hybridization and related clinical relevance].

Objective: To correlate chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 or TP63 with clinical significance in ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK(-)ALCL). Methods: Thirty-two patients with ALK(-)ALCL were selected from January 2004 to January 2014 at Fujian Provincial Hospital for the detection of chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 and TP63 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The relationship between DUSP22 and TP63 chromosomal translocations and the clinicopathological parameters of ALK(-)ALCL was analyzed. Results: Among the 32 ALK(-)ALCL patients, 7(21.8%) had DUSP22 gene rearrangement (DUSP22(+)ALK(-)ALCL). Three patients (9.4%) had TP63 gene rearrangement (TP63(+) ALK(-)ALCL). There were 22 patients (68.8%) without rearrangement of either DUSP22 or TP63 (DUSP22(-)TP63(-)ALK(-)ALCL). The patients with DUSP22(+) ALK(-)ALCL were among the younger, and the patients with TP63(+) ALK(-)ALCL were among the elder. The mean age of patients with DUSP22(-)TP63(-)ALK(-) ALCL was between those of DUSP22(+)ALK(-)ALCL and TP63(+) ALK(-)ALCL (P<0.05). Based on Ann Arbor staging, incidence of DUSP22 gene rearrangement decreased as the clinical stage of ALK(-)ALCL increased (P<0.05). Incidence of TP63 gene rearrangement cases increases in patients at more advanced clinical stage(P<0.05). The five-year survival rate and prognosis of patients with DUSP22(+)ALK(-)ALCL were the highest. Patients with TP63(+) ALK(-)ALCL had the lower five-year survival and the worse prognosis (P<0.05). Conclusion: Presences of DUSP22 and TP63 chromosomal translocations correlate with the clinical stages and prognosis of ALK(-)ALCL and may be used for the differential diagnosis, determination of tumor aggressiveness and prognostication of ALK(-)ALCL.

Anaplastic lymphoma mimicking breast carcinoma / Linfoma anaplásico mimetizando carcinoma mamário

This case describes an uncommon presentation of ALK-negative anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma with breast infiltration, mimicking triple-negative carcinoma. The incidence of ALK-negative anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma usually occurs in adults in their fifth and sixth decade of life and can affect lymph nodes and extranodal sites, including skin, soft tissue, and gastrointestinal tract. The non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the breast is uncommon, accounting for 0.04 to 0.05% of all malignant breast tumors. Diagnosis of ALK-negative anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma is challenging both to physicians and pathologists. Based on the complete medical history, clinical and imaging exams and histopathological evaluation of the lesion site biopsy, it is possible to establish an adequate diagnosis. The case describes a woman aged 37 years with palpable nodules in the left breast as well as erythematous lesions on the right leg. The analysis of the breast nodules biopsy shows that they mimic triple-negative carcinoma. However, only with immunohistochemical examination was it possible to verify the expression of the CD30 antigen, and only after a complete systemic evaluation, the diagnosis of ALK-negative anaplastic large T-cell lymphoma was performed. Misdiagnosis can lead to inadequate therapy and result in disease progression or unnecessary damages to the patient.

Este caso descreve uma incomum apresentação de linfoma anaplásico de grandes células T ALK negativo com infiltrado mamário, mimetizando carcinoma triplo negativo. A incidência do linfoma anaplásico de grandes células T ALK negativo, ocorre comumente em adultos na quinta e sexta década de vida e pode acometer linfonodos e locais extranodais, incluindo pele, tecido mole e trato gastrointestinal. O linfoma não-Hodgkin da mama é incomum, compondo 0,04 a 0,05% de todos os tumores de mama malignos. O diagnóstico de linfoma anaplásico de grandes células T ALK negativo é desafiador tanto para clínicos como para patologistas. O estabelecimento de um diagnóstico adequado é possível com base em histórico médico completo, exames clínicos e de imagem e avaliação histopatológica da biópsia do local da lesão. O caso relata uma mulher de 37 anos com nódulos palpáveis na mama esquerda em conjunto com lesões eritematosas na perna direita. Ao se analisar a biópsia dos nódulos da mama, esses mimetizavam carcinoma triplo negativo, no entanto, somente com exame imunohistoquímico foi possível verificar a expressão do antígeno CD30, e, apenas após uma avaliação sistêmica completa, foi realizado o diagnóstico de linfoma anaplásico de grandes células T ALK negativo. O diagnóstico equivocado pode acarretar terapia inadequada e resultar em progressão da doença ou em danos desnecessários ao paciente.

Detection of chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 and TP63 in ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma by fluorescence in situ hybridization and related clinical relevance / 中华病理学杂志

Objective@#To correlate chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 or TP63 with clinical significance in ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALK-ALCL).@*Methods@#Thirty-two patients with ALK-ALCL were selected from January 2004 to January 2014 at Fujian Provincial Hospital for the detection of chromosomal translocations of DUSP22 and TP63 by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). The relationship between DUSP22 and TP63 chromosomal translocations and the clinicopathological parameters of ALK-ALCL was analyzed.@*Results@#Among the 32 ALK-ALCL patients, 7(21.8%) had DUSP22 gene rearrangement (DUSP22+ALK-ALCL). Three patients (9.4%) had TP63 gene rearrangement (TP63+ ALK-ALCL). There were 22 patients (68.8%) without rearrangement of either DUSP22 or TP63 (DUSP22-TP63-ALK-ALCL). The patients with DUSP22+ ALK-ALCL were among the younger, and the patients with TP63+ ALK-ALCL were among the elder. The mean age of patients with DUSP22-TP63-ALK- ALCL was between those of DUSP22+ALK-ALCL and TP63+ ALK-ALCL (P<0.05). Based on Ann Arbor staging, incidence of DUSP22 gene rearrangement decreased as the clinical stage of ALK-ALCL increased (P<0.05). Incidence of TP63 gene rearrangement cases increases in patients at more advanced clinical stage(P<0.05). The five-year survival rate and prognosis of patients with DUSP22+ALK-ALCL were the highest. Patients with TP63+ ALK-ALCL had the lower five-year survival and the worse prognosis (P<0.05).@*Conclusion@#Presences of DUSP22 and TP63 chromosomal translocations correlate with the clinical stages and prognosis of ALK-ALCL and may be used for the differential diagnosis, determination of tumor aggressiveness and prognostication of ALK-ALCL.