Breast Implant Capsulectomy Gross Pathology - Pathology Education

Explore breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare lymphoma linked to textured implants. View our companion YouTube video (https://youtu.be/Lbl-7LYyqds?si=ea5lgtzTiPOpU3SX). Learn about specimen handling, grossing, and key features like CD30+ hallmark cells. Appreciate how histology and immunohistochemistry remain the gold standard for diagnosis and staging, while cytology and flow cytometry remain as ancillary tests. Understand why depth of invasion matters for staging. Discover Canadian guidelines for sampling. #pathology #meded #anatomy #BIAALCL #lymphoma #breastimplants #pathassist #histology #grossing