Breasts & Lymphatic System

Question 1

Lymph nodes that drain impurities from the breasts

Answer 1

• brachial
• midaxillary
• subscapular
• pectoral
• supraclavicular
• intraclavicular

Question 2

Peau d’orange

Answer 2

• orange peel breast
• bunch of tiny dimples
• inflammatory breast cancer
• worst type of breast cancer

Question 3

Paget’s disease

Answer 3

• presents as a scaly rash

- very invasive

Question 4

Collecting subjective data

Answer 4

• history of present concern
• past health history
• family history
• lifestyle and health practices

Question 5

Inspection

Answer 5

• size and shape
• color and texture
• superficial venous patterns
• retraction & dimpling

Question 6

Montgomery tubules

Answer 6

small bumps on the areolas

-not concerning

Question 7

Palpation

Answer 7

• texture & elasticity
• tenderness & temperature
• masses
• discharge

Question 8

Gynecomastia

Answer 8

• “man boobs”
• number 1 cause is marijuana
• can get from drugs or endocrine issues