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14 Cards in this Set
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internal anatomy
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glandular tissue - lobes, lobule, alveoli, lacteriferous ducts, sinuses
fibrous tissue - cooper's ligaments adipose tissue |
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lymphatics
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axillary nodes - central, pectoral, subscapular, lateral
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breast health history questions
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Pain
Lump Discharge Rash Swelling Trauma History of breast disease Surgery Self-care behaviors Breast self-examination Last mammogram |
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axilla health history questions
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Tenderness, lump, or swelling
Rash |
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lump evaluation
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Location
Size Shape Round, irregular Consistency Mobility Mobiltiy is usually a good sign as most malignant tumors are fixed Distinctness Nipple retraction Overlying skin Tenderness Tenderness is typically a ‘good’ thing as most malignant lumps are not painful Lymphadenopathy |
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signs of retraction and inflammation
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Dimpling
Fixation Edema (peau d’orange) Deviation in nipple pointing Nipple retraction |
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benign breast disease
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Non-cancerous breast conditions account for 90% of clinical breast problems
includes: breast pain or tenderness, swelling, lumps, discharge, and inflammation |
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fibrocystic changes to the breast what
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Fibrocystic changes to breast refers to variety of conditions associated with multiple benign masses within breast caused by ductal enlargement and formation of fluid-filled cysts
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fibrocystic changes to the breast findings
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Typically, cysts manifest as one or more palpable masses that are round, well-delineated, mobile, and tender
Decgree of discomfort ranges from slightly tender to very painful ysts often fluctuate in size and tenderness with menstrual cycle. Symptoms tend to subside after menopause. |
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invasive breast cancer most common
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invasive malignancy arising from ducts or lobules
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invasive breast cancer clinical findings
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solitary, unilateral, non-tender lump/thickening/mass
breast asymmetry, discoloration, ulceration, peau d'orange, dimpling, puckering lesion fixed nipple inverted/diverted serosanguineous/clear nipple discharge crusting around nipple palpable lymph nodes |
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fibroadenoma
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benign, common among young women
unilateral, small, solitary, firm, rubbery, mobile, non-tender, well-delineated lump |
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mastitis what
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inflammatory condition
secondary to milk stasis, plugged duct |
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mastitis clinical findings
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Typically occurs in one area of breast
Red, edematous, tender, warm to touch, and hard Axillary lymph nodes are often enlarged and tender Fever and chills, general malaise |
