Do I have BIA ALCL? (Photo)

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I exchanged my allergan textured implants with smooth cause I had fluid around my implants. My Dr did the tests in the attachments to check if I have lymphoma. Are these tests enough to make sure I don’t have lymphoma or bia alcl? If yes, do I have it? If further tests are needed, what tests do I need? Thank you!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your pathology report shows no cancer, then you do not have it now.  Please discuss your concerns with your surgeon.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You need to go over your pathology report with your plastic surgeon.
That is who ordered the test and is responsible for interpreting the outcome.
The report shows that you had inflamed thickened capsule without evidence of cancer.
The report does not state if the fluid was tested for the CD30 protein. 
I suggest you follow up with your provider. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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