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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Breast Implant-Associated ALCL

ICD-10 Code
C84.7A

Advanced Plastic & Reconstructive Criteria for Breast Implant-Associated ALCL.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents with [unilateral/bilateral] breast swelling, pain, or palpable mass occurring [timeframe] post-implantation. Denies systemic B-symptoms (fever, night sweats, weight loss). History of textured breast implants placed [date/location]. Symptoms characterized by delayed-onset periprosthetic seroma or capsular contracture.

Clinical Examination Findings

Breast examination reveals [asymmetry/swelling/erythema/induration]. Palpable periprosthetic fluid collection noted. Capsular contracture graded as Baker [I-IV]. No palpable axillary lymphadenopathy. Implant surface texture documented as [macro/micro/smooth]. Skin integrity intact; no ulcerations or fungating masses noted.

Treatment Protocol

Surgical management plan: Total capsulectomy (en-bloc resection of implant and capsule) with removal of the textured implant. Histopathological evaluation of the seroma fluid and capsule tissue for CD30+ T-cell markers. Referral to Oncology for staging and potential adjuvant therapy if malignancy is confirmed.

Detailed clinical guide coming soon.