Chapter 18 Flashcards

Breast, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics

1
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Alveoli

A

Smallest structures in the mammary gland

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2
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Areola

A

Darkened area surrounding the nipple

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3
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Colostrum

A

Thin, yellow fluid, precursor of milk, secreted for a few days after birth

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4
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Cooper Ligaments

A

Suspensory ligaments, fibrous bands extending from the inner breast surface to the chest wall muscles

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5
Q

Fibroadenoma

A

Benign breast mass

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6
Q

Galactorrhea

A

Persistent white discharge of milk between nursing sessions or after weaning

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7
Q

Gynecomastia

A

Excessive breast development in the male

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8
Q

Intraductal Papilloma

A

Serosanguineous nipple discharge

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9
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Inverted

A

Nipples are depressed or invaginated

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10
Q

Lactiferous

A

Conveying milk

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11
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Mastalgia

A

Pain in breast

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12
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Mastitis

A

Inflammation of the breast

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13
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Montgomery Glands

A

Sebaceous glands in the areola that secrete protective lipid during lactation

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14
Q

Paget DIsease

A

Intraductal carcinoma in the breast

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15
Q

Peau D’Orange

A

Orange peel appearance of breast due to edema

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16
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Retraction

A

Dimple of pucker on the skin

17
Q

Striae

A

Atrophic pink, purple, or white linear streaks on the breast (Associated with excessive weight gain or rapid growth during adolescence

18
Q

Supernumerary Nipple

A

Minute extra nipple along the embryonic milk line

19
Q

Tail of Spence

A

Extension of breast tissue into the axilla

20
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Thelarche

A

Beginning of prepubertal breast development