Antomy : Breast

Question 1

Montgomery tubercles of the nipple-alveolar complex are what type of glands?

Answer 1

Sebaceous gland

Question 2

Intraductal papilloma is the most common cause of bloody nipple discharge. What is the structure usually affected?

Answer 2

Lactiferous sinus

Question 3

The lymphatic drainage of the medial part of the breast goes to

Answer 3

Internal mammary nodes

Question 4

The lateral part of the breast drains into which nodes

Answer 4

Axillary nodes

Question 5

Lymphatics from the areolar region would drain into the

Answer 5

Subareolar plexus of sappery

Question 6

Post-MRM, patient noted to have winging of the scapula, most likely affected which nerve?

Answer 6

Ling thoracic

Question 7

Post-MRM, patient noted to have difficulty adducting arms most likely affected which nerve?

Answer 7

Thoracodorsal nerve

Question 8

Post-MRM, patient noted to have parasthesis in the medial aspect of the arm, most likely affected which nerve?

Answer 8

Intercostobrachial

Question 9

Dimpling with thickened, leatherlike appearance of the skin or peau de orange is seen in invasive ductal ca affecting what structure?

Answer 9

Cooper’s ligaments