Chapter 18: Breasts, Axillae, and Regional Lymphatics Flashcards
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 that 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; also called tubercles of Montgomery
Paget disease
Intraductal carcinoma in the breast
Peau d’orange
Orange peel appearance of breast due to edema
Retraction
Dimple or pucker on the skin
Striae
Atrophic pink, purple, or white linear streaks on the breasts, associated with pregnancy, excessive weight gain, or rapid growth during adolescence
Supernumerary nipple
minute extra nipple along with the embryonic milk line
Tail of Spence
extension of breast tissue into the axilla
Thelarche
Beginning of prepubertal breast development
Identify appropriate history questions to ask regarding the breast examination
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Describe the anatomy of the breast.
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Correlate changes in the female breast with normal developmental stages.
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Describe the components of the breast examination.
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List points to include in teaching the breast self-examination.
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Explain the significance of a supernumerary nipple or breast.
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Differentiate between the female and male examination procedures and findings.
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Discuss benign breast disease
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Discuss abscess that can occur in the breast.
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