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Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma in women with breast implants

Authors :
de Jong, Daphne
Vasmel, Wies L.E.
de Boer, Jan Paul
Verhave, Gideon
Barbe, Ellis
Casparie, Mariel K.
van Leeuwen, Flora E.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Nov 5, 2008, Vol. 300 Issue 17, p2030, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The study attempts to evaluate whether Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) in women is associated with breast implants. The results conclude that an association exists between ALCL and breast implants though the risk is exceedingly low.

Subjects

Subjects :
Lymphomas -- Risk factors
Breast implants -- Risk factors
Breast prosthesis -- Risk factors

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
300
Issue :
17
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.189571852

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