Breasts Flashcards
axillary process is in which breast quadrant?
superior lateral
what kind of cancer is typical in breast?
adenocarcinoma from epithelia cells from lactiferous ducts
what is a typical side effect of breast cancer?
lymphedema of breast/axilla
retraction of nipple signifies?
subareolar breast cancer
breast elevation during muscle contraction indicates?
cancer cell invasion of retromammary space, pectoral fascia, & interpectoral nodes
what is used as a surgical guide to remove breast tumors?
mammography
in which quadrants are surgical incisions of the breast usually performed?
inferior because less vascular and hidden
surgery where breast is removed to retromammary space
simple masectomy
removal of breast, pectoral muscle, fat, fascia, & lymph nodes
radical masectomy
polymastia
supernumerary breast
polythelia
accessory nipples
amastia
no breast development, but nipples may be present. no glandular tissues
breast hypertrophy in males after puberty; common in men with Kleinfelter’s syndrome; sign of suprarenal or testicular cancer
gynecomastia