Development, Anatomy, Physiologic Change, and Developmental Anomalies Flashcards
1
Q
What structure is misssing in the adolescent breast?
A
No lobular units are present
2
Q
What are the significant findings in the post pubertal breast?
A
Elongation and braching of the ducts
3
Q
What are the significant findings in the lactating breast?
A
Terminal duct lobular units enlarged and the acini show prominent epithelial secretory activity (Cytoplasmic vacuolization)
4
Q
What does a terminal duct lobular unit consist of?
A
- Terminal ductules or acini
- Intralobular collecting duct
- Specialized intralobular stroma
5
Q
What tissue grows during pregnancy?
A
Glandular tissue
6
Q
A postmenopausal breast is shown. What processes generally occur?
A
TDLU atrophy but large and intermediate ducts persist. Fat increases
7
Q
Where does breast lymph drain?
A
Mostly to axillary nodes
8
Q
What is the most common developmental breast anomaly?
A
Suprenumerary nipple (polythelia)
