Is breast Implant complication/cancer related to celiac disease?

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I am a 29 years old, got textured implants in dec 2014. I have celiac and read about 2 women who got ALCL had implants and celiac and worried that maybe now celiac is related, and women with implans and celiac have a higher risk of ALCL, although this is not mentioned. maybe celiac is common so this is just a coincidence. Is it possible that celiac and breast implant associated ALCL are related ? I am worried sick, is it worth removing my implants ?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that this has caused you to worry.  Though the plastic surgery community is still studying the incidence and prevalence of BIA-ALCL there has not yet been any link to celiac disease.  If you are not having any current problems with your implants I would recommend voicing your concerns to your surgeon so that they can best help you wade through the currently available information on ALCL.  Best wishes.

Robert Whitfield, MD · Answer

There can be a number of issues surrounding breast implant illness.  I have removed a number of implants and seen first hand their improvement.  If you have symptoms that are related and are at that point where you feel like removal is an option then we would be happy to help when it is possible for you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no evidence that breast implants cause or aggravate celiac disease. Celiac is primarily related to gluten allergies, but when exposed can affect about every part of your body from headaches and depression to painful joints along with GI distress. If you are very inflamed from your celiac disease, I would not suggest having elective surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no evidence that breast implants cause or aggravate celiac disease.  If you are having medical problems, avoid having elective surgery.

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