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CHAPTER 20 - breast Flashcards

1
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an accessory reproductive organ with two functions: to produce and store milk that provides nourishment
for newborns and to aid in sexual stimulation.

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female breasts

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upper outer quadrant, which extends into the axillary area, is referred to as the

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tail of Spence.

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3
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Most breast tumors occur in this quadrant.

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upper outer quadrant,

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4
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the nipples Contains the tiny openings ____ through which milk passes.

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lactiferous ducts

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5
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the areola contains elevated sebaceous glands called

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(Montgomery glands)

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6
Q

Secrete a protective lipid
substance during lactation.

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Montgomery glands

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7
Q

Cause the nipple to become
\ more erectile during stimulation.

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Smooth muscle fibers in the areola

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8
Q

During embryonic development, a _____ extends from each axilla to the groin
area.

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milk line
or ridge

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9
Q

develops
from the axilla to the groin during the 5th week of fetal development.

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ectodermal galactic band

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10
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other term for other breast tissue

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supernumerary nipples

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11
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will result to the
development of extra nipples.

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Failure to atrophy

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12
Q

The functional capability of the breast is related to what:

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the glandular tissue

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13
Q

Constitutes the functional part of the breast,
allowing for milk production.

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GLANDULAR TISSUE

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14
Q

the GLANDULAR TISSUE is arranged in to how many lobes

A

15 to 20 lobes

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15
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slight enlargement in
each duct before it reaches the nipple.

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Lactiferous sinus

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16
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provides support for the glandular tissue

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FIBROUS TISSUE

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17
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fibrous tissues support uses bands called the

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Cooper’s
ligaments

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18
Q

provides most of the substance to the
breast, determining the size and shape of the
breasts.

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subcutaneous and retromammary fat

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19
Q

Lymphatics from most of the breast drain to
the

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axilla.

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20
Q

nodes drain the anterior chest
wall and breasts.

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ANTERIOR NODES (PECTORAL)

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21
Q

The posterior chest wall and part of the arms
are drained by

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POSTERIOR NODES (SUBSCAPULAR)

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22
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these nodes drain most of the arms.

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LATERAL NODES (brachial)

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23
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nodes receive drainage from the anterior, posterior, and lateral lymph nodes.

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CENTRAL NODES (MID-AXILLARY)

24
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(BSE) meaning

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breast self-
examination

25
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  • A recent increase in the size of one
    breast may indicate
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Inflammation or abnormal growth

26
Q

is associated with breast
inflammation.

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Redness

27
Q

Results from edema, which is seen in metastatic breast disease.

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Pigskin-like or orange-peel (peau d’orange)

28
Q

a breast edema is caused by

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blocked
lymphatic drainage.

29
Q

Prominent venous pattern
- May occur because of

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increased
circulation due to a malignancy.

30
Q

Asymmetric venous pattern

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malignancy.

31
Q

It is associated with carcinoma,

A

Peau d’orange skin

32
Q

Red, scaly, crusty areas in the breast may indicate

A

Paget’s disease.

33
Q

A recently retracted nipple that was
previously everted
- Suggests

A

malignancy.

34
Q

caused by a malignant tumor that has fibrous strands attached to
the breast tissue and the fascia of
the muscles.
- As the muscle contracts, it draws the
breast tissue and skin with it,

A

Dimpling or retraction

35
Q

Restricted movement of breast or retraction
of the skin or the nipple
- Indicates

A

fibrosis and fixation ; malignant
tumor.

36
Q

Thickening of the tissues
- May occur with an

A

underlying
malignant tumor.

37
Q

May be indicative of fibrocystic
breasts, especially right before
menstruation.

A

Painful, tender breasts

38
Q

Heat in non-lactating or non-postpartum
women’s breasts suggests

A

inflammation.

39
Q

are typically 1–5 cm, round
or oval, mobile, firm, solid, elastic,
nontender, single or multiple benign masses

A

Fibroadenomas

40
Q

collections of fatty tissue that can also manifest as lumps.

A

Lipomas

41
Q

a harmless growth in a milk duct near the areola, commonly affects
women aged 35 to 50.

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Intraductal papilloma,

42
Q

May indicate endocrine disorders or
certain medications,

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Nipple discharge

43
Q

dark, velvety pigmentation in the axillae

A

(acanthosis nigricans)

44
Q

Redness and inflammation at the mastectomy or lumpectomy site suggest

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infection.

45
Q

males, soft, fatty breast enlargement is
associated with

A

obesity.

46
Q

smooth, firm, movable disc of
glandular tissue, sometimes
occurring during puberty or due to hormonal imbalances, drug abuse,
cirrhosis, leukemia, or
thyrotoxicosis.

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Gynecomastia

47
Q

Palpation is performed in a sequential
manner:

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Supraclavicular and infraclavicular
lymph nodes

48
Q

Are common benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors made up of both glandular
tissue and stromal (connective) tissue.

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Fibroadenomas

49
Q

Also called fibrocytic breast disease

A

Benign Breast Disease

50
Q

The condition Benign Breast Disease is most common from age

A

30 to menopause,

51
Q

Is the process of using low-dose X-rays
to examine the human breast.

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MAMMOGRAPHY

52
Q

used by physicians to evaluate breast abnormalities that have been found with screening or diagnostic
mammography or during a clinical breast
examination.

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ULTRASONOGRAPHY

53
Q

uses sound waves and picks up the echoes to create images and
allows imaging the breast from any
orientation.

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Ultrasound

54
Q

The withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cavity via a hollow needle with an aspirator tube attached to an end.

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NEEDLE ASPIRATION

55
Q

Measuring the regional temperature of a
body part or organ.

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THERMOGRAPHY

56
Q

The new blood vessels that form up a
malignancy light up

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red, yellow or white

57
Q

and the normal tissues or benign tumors

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green or blue.

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