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Definition
-glandular tissue-15-20 lobes radiating from nipple, composed of lobules, within each lobule are clusters of alveoli that produce milk
-Fibrous tissue-the suspensory ligaments or cooper's ligaments
-adipose tissue |
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Term
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Definition
central axillary nodes-receive lymph from the other 3 groups
pectoral (anterior)
subscapular (posterior)
lateral |
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Term
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Definition
Breast:
pain
lump
discharge
rash
swelling
trauma
history of breast disease
surgery
self-care behaviors
-perform breast self-exam
-last mammogram
axilla-tenderness, lump, swelling, rash |
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Term
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Definition
| occurs with trauma, inflammation, and benign breast disease |
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Term
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Definition
-inspection
general appearance
symmetry-size and shape
skin
nipple
-palpate |
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Term
note characteristics of lump or mass |
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Definition
location
size
shape
consistency
movable
distinctness
nipple
note the skin over the lump
tenderness
lymphadenopathy |
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