Chapter 18 Flashcards
Breast, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics
Alveoli
Smallest structures in the mammary gland
Areola
Darkened area surrounding the nipple
Colostrum
Thin, yellow fluid, precursor of milk, secreted for a few days after birth
Cooper Ligaments
Suspensory ligaments, fibrous bands extending from the inner breast surface to the chest wall muscles
Fibroadenoma
Benign breast mass
Galactorrhea
Persistent white discharge of milk between nursing sessions or after weaning
Gynecomastia
Excessive breast development in the male
Intraductal Papilloma
Serosanguineous nipple discharge
Inverted
Nipples are depressed or invaginated
Lactiferous
Conveying milk
Mastalgia
Pain in breast
Mastitis
Inflammation of the breast
Montgomery Glands
Sebaceous glands in the areola that secrete protective lipid during lactation
Paget DIsease
Intraductal carcinoma in the breast
Peau D’Orange
Orange peel appearance of breast due to edema