Chapter 17-20 outline Flashcards
Breast tissue extends from the (blank) ribs to the (blank) ribs.
2 to 6
The breast tissue begins at what margin to what line?
sternal margin to the midaxillary line
What is the breast composed of?
glandular and fibrous tissue, subcutatneous and retromammary fat
Breasts are divided into how many segments?
5 segments, 4 quadrants and a tail of Spence.
What lymphatics drain skin? what drain mammary lobules?
superficialdeep
(blank) nodes are more superficial and accessible to palpation when enlarged.
axillary
What is the start of breast development called?
thelarche
What is an early sign of puberty?
thelarche
(blank) is a scale of physical development in children, adolescents and adults. The scale defines physical measurements of development based on external primary and secondary sex characteristics, such as the size of the breasts, genitalia, testicular volume and development of pubic and axillary hair.
Tanner’s 5 stages
In pregnant women. what proliferates and increase extensively in size and number causing breasts of enlarged size?
lactiferous ducts and alveoli
mammary tissue is in direct contact with the (blank) lymph node
axillary
When will areolae become more deeply pigemented and diameter increase. Nipples are more prominent, darker and erectile.
pregnancy
When will mammary vascularization increase?
pregnant women
Small amounts of (blank) are secreted after delivery.
colostrums (first milk)
When does milk production begin?
2-4 days after delivery
Breasts become full and dense as (blank) fills.
lactiferous ducts
Breast engorgement can result from what?
milk production, tissue edema, and delay in effective ejection
When does glandular tissue atrophy gradually and get replaced by fat?
after menopause
When does relaxation of suspensory ligaments occur and tissue changes cause breasts to hang more loosely?
In older adults after menopause
Where does scapular, brachial, intermediate nodes toward axiallary nodes drain from?
superficial upper outer quadrant
Where does internal mammary chain toward opposite breast and abdomen drain from?
superficial medial portion
The deep upper arm of the breast drain to which nodes?
lateral axillary nodes (brachial)
The retroareolar are of the breast drains to which nodes?
interpectoral nodes into the axillary chain (rotter)
The areola and nipple drain to which nodes?
midaxillary, infraclavicular, and supraclavicular nodes
What is this important for?o OLDCARTS o Relationship to menses – timing and severity o unilateral or bilateral, associated lumps or masses, discharge from nipple, recent injury to breasts, medications (hormones
Breast discomfort/pain
What is this important for?o Length of time since it was first noticed. Changes in lump with size, character and relationship to menses. Is it always present or does it come and go. o Association with tenderness or pain, dimpling, change in contour, nipple discharge, retraction, tender lymph nodes, medications (hormones)
Breast mass or lump
What is this for?o Spontaneous or provoked, unilateral or bilateral, gradual or sudden onset, duration, color, odor, consistency, and amount o Association with nipple retraction, lump/mass, pain/tenderness, relationship to menses, recent injury to breasts, medications
nipple discharge
What is this for?o Hx of hyperthyroidism, testicular tumor, Kleinfelter syndromeo Medications, antiandogens or gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, illicit/recreational drugs (anabolic steroids, marijuana)
Breast enlargement in men
What is the most common cancer among women in the US?
breast cancer
When do you start mammograms?
at 40 years of age
If women are at high risk for cancer, what do you do?
give MRI
What are the 5 D’s related to nipple
Discharge, depression, discoloration, dermatologic changes, deviations
What are these important for:• Previous breast disease, family hx of genetic mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, hx of other cancers (ovarian, endometrial, colorectal), hx of hereditary cancer syndromes, surgeries, risk factors for breast cancer, any changes in breast characteristics, previous mammograms and results. • Menstrual hx, pregnancy hx, lactation, breast feeding, menopause, use of hormonal medications (ex: BCP, hormone therapy in post menopausal women)
Past medical history
What are these factors for?• Age, amount of caffeine intake, use of alcohol, use of anabolic steroids or marijuana • Breast self examination• Use of breast support with exercise
Personal and social history for breast exams
What are the 2 parts of the physical breast exam?
inspect and palpate
When inspecting the breast for the physical exam, how will you do it?
patient sitting, arms resting at sides, reinspect w/ patient seated w/ arms over head, reinspect seated with hands on hips and shoulders rolled forward, reinspect seated with leaning forward.
When looking at the breasts what are you looking for?
size, symmetry, contour, retractions, dimpling, skin color, texture, venous patterns and lesions • Retraction and dimpling – carcinoma • Peau d’orange – advanced or inflammatory carcinoma • Unilateral venous dilation – possible malignancy
When looking at the nipples and areolae what are you looking for?
Compare for size, shape, color, smoothness, inversion, eversion or retraction Supernumary nipples – usually present along the embryonic mammary ridge (milk line)
What are the steps of palpation?
chest wall sweepbimanual digital palpationpalpate for lymph nodespalpate breast tissuedepress nipple inward in to the well behind areolaNipple compression if patient complains of nipple discharge.
How should the patient lay for a palpation?
supine
Who does this happen in? Breasts are enlarged temporarily due to passively transferred maternal estrogen. Rarely more than 1-1.5 cm in diameter and usually disappears within 2 weeks
Infants
Who does this happen in? Normal for breasts to develop asymmetrically in females Many males may have transient unilateral or bilateral subareolar masses at puberty. This is normal and usually disappears within a year. Gynecomastia is also common in males at puberty. Usually temporary, benign and resolves spontaneously.
adolescents
Who does this happen in? Experience sensation of fullness with tingling, tenderness, and enlargement. Important to have adequate breast support. Breasts feel lobular because of hypertrophy of mammary alveoli and dilated subcutaneous veins may be more prominent
Pregnant women
Who does this happen in? Engorged breasts may be hard, warm, shiny, and painful. Clogged milk ducts are common which may result in mastitis. Examine nipples for signs of irritation or crackling
lactating women
Who does this happen in? May appear flattened, elongated and suspended more loosely. Feel more granular rather than lobular. Nipples are smaller and flatter.
Older adults
Is nipple discharge always bad?
no
What are the components of the external genitalia?
mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibular glands, vaginal vestibule, vaginal orifice, and uerthral opening
Vestibule has 6 openings, what are they?
urethra, vagina, two ducts of Bartholin glands, and two ducts of Skene glands
What are the parts of?o Anterior wall of vagina is separated from bladder and urethra by vesicovaginal septum. Posterior wall of vagina is separated from the rectum by the rectovaginal septum. o Pocket around cervix is divided into the anterior, posterior and lateral fornices. Internal pelvic organs can be palpated through these fornices. o Uterus is flattened anteroposteriorly and usually inclines forward at a 45 degree angle. It may also be anteverted, anteflexed, retroverted, or retroflexed. Uterus opens into vagina via the external cervical os o Adnexa of uterus comprise of the fallopian tubes and ovaries
internal genitalia
What is this?o Formed from 4 bones: two innominate (consisting of ilium, ischium, and pubis), the sacrum, and the coccyx o Has 4 pelvic joints: symphasis pubis, the sacrococcygeal, and two sacroiliac joints
bony pelvis
When is the uterus enlarged due to high hormone levels and pressure from the fetus. Hormonal activity softens the pelvic cartilage and strengthens the pelvic ligaments.
Pregnant women
Who does this happen in: During menopause, estrogen levels decrease causing the labia and clitoris to become smaller. Adrenal androgens and ovarian testosterone levels decrease which may account for decreases in libido and in muscle mass and strength. Vaginal mucosa becomes thin, pale and dry which may result in dyspareunia (painful sex). Ligaments and connective tissue of the pelvis sometimes lose their elasticity and tone, thus weakening the support sling for pelvic contents.
oLDER ADULTS
What are these important for:o interval between periods, amenorrhea, prolonged menses, bleeding between periods, post menopausal bleeding o Change in flow, number of pads/tampons used, presence of clots, onset, duration, precipitating factors, associated symptoms and medications
Genital abnormal bleeding
What are these important for:o Associated vaginal discharge or bleeding, GI symptoms, abdominal distension or tenderness, association with menstrual cycle, voiding, eating, defecation, exercise, body positions, and sexual activity
Genital Pain
What are these important for:o Amount, color, odor, consistency, acute vs chronic, douching habits, clothing, sexual history, and associated symptoms including itching, dyspareunia, dysuria, burning with urination, abdominal pain or cramping, pelvic fullness, inflamed or bleeding external tissues, and medications (oral contraceptives and antibiotics)
Vaginal dischare
What are these important for:o Headacches, weight gain, edema, breast tenderness, mood changes, frequency of symptoms, alleviating and aggravating factors
Premenstrual symptoms
What are these important for:o Age of menopause, menstrual changes, mood changes, tension, hot flashes, bleeding, mother’s experience with menopause, mediations (hormone therapy, SERM)
menopausal symptoms
What are these important for:o Length of time attempting pregnancy, sexual activity pattern, anatomical abnormalities of female reproductive organs, stress, nutrition, chemical substances, partner factors, diagnostic tests
Infertility
What are these important for:o Acute vs chronic, frequency of symptoms, characteristics of urine, presence of blood, associated symptoms such as vaginal discharge, bleeding, abdominal pain or cramping, abdominal distension, pelvic fullness, or flank pain
• Urinary symptoms – dysuria, burning, frequency, and urgency
What is a common problem of females that can present as cyclic or noncyclic pelvic pain?
endometriosis
What is thiso Age of menarche, LMP (first day of last cycle), # of days in cycle, character of flow (amount, duration, clots)o Dysmenorrhea, intermenstrual bleeding or spotting, intermenstrual pain, premenstrual symptoms
menstrual history