Breast and Axillae Lab Vocab Flashcards
pigmented area surrounding the nipple
areola
clear or milky fluid that is expressed from the breast before milk production
colostrum
band of subcutaneous fibrous tissue that provides support to the breast
Cooper ligaments
benign condition of the subareolar ducts that can cause a nipple discharge
Duct ectasia
benign tumor of the breast
Fibroadenoma
benign condition that presents with fluid-filled cyst due to ductal enlargement that is usually bilateral and multiple
Fibrocystic disease
lactation not associated with childbearing
Galactorrhea
abnormally large mammary glands in the male; sometimes may excrete milk
Gynecomastia
benign tumors of the subareolar ducts that produce a nipple discharge
Intraductal papillomas (similar to duct ectasia but this involves tumors, duct ectasia is a condition)
production and secretion of milk from the breast
lactation
inflammation of the breast
Mastitis
pain in the breast
Mastodynia
tiny sebaceous glands that may appear on the areola
Montgomery follicles
skin manifestations that are indicative of ductal carcinoma
Paget disease
skin changes of the breast due to edema caused by blockage of the lymph drainage associated with inflammatory breast cancer
Peau d’orange