Breast Implant-associated ALCL Symptoms

Because other diseases and cancers of the breast can cause similar symptoms, breast implant-associated ALCL is often a difficult diagnosis. Symptoms can vary from person to person. 

More common symptoms include:

• A spontaneous fluid collection in the breast, developing many months or years after receiving a breast implant
  
• Redness and swelling of the breast around an implant that is not from an infection

Less common symptoms:

• Contraction of the scar tissue capsule surrounding the breast implant
  

If you have one or more of these symptoms, it does not mean you have breast implant-associated ALCL. However, it is important to discuss any symptoms with your doctor since they may indicate other health problems.