Adverse Effects and Imaging Appearances of Breast Implants.

Implants commonly are used to augment or reconstruct breasts but are associated with many adverse effects, both in the short term and years after implantation. This article discusses different types of breast implants and some of the common adverse effects associated with them including contracture, rupture, leakage, and infection. The clinical and imaging appearances of these adverse effects are presented. In addition, the article describes findings and recommendations regarding rare breast implant-associated adverse effects such as anaplastic large cell lymphoma and breast fibromatosis.