1. ALCL is non inherited

2. Age (younger kids are more at risk of ALK-positive ALCL; People over the age of 55 years old are at risk of ALK-negative ALCL)

3.Gender (Higher in men than women)

4. Immune system deficiency- People with a weakened immune system.

5. Doctors and scientists have found women with breast implants have a risk of developing ALCL

6. The solid causes for ALCL are still unknown.

Risk Factors