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Which type of carcinoma is mentioned in the text?
Which type of carcinoma is mentioned in the text?
What is the main symptom of obesity according to the text?
What is the main symptom of obesity according to the text?
Which part of the breast is associated with the posterior intercostal nodes?
Which part of the breast is associated with the posterior intercostal nodes?
What surrounds the mammary glands anatomically?
What surrounds the mammary glands anatomically?
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What is the second most common cancer in women?
What is the second most common cancer in women?
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From which tissue does breast cancer develop?
From which tissue does breast cancer develop?
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What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
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Which artery supplies the lateral part of the breast?
Which artery supplies the lateral part of the breast?
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What type of cancer extends horizontally from the sternum to the mid-axillary line?
What type of cancer extends horizontally from the sternum to the mid-axillary line?
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What is the role of the retromammary space in surgery?
What is the role of the retromammary space in surgery?
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Which gland enlarges during pregnancy and secretes an oily substance to protect the nipples?
Which gland enlarges during pregnancy and secretes an oily substance to protect the nipples?
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What examination technique involves the use of MRI for breast evaluation?
What examination technique involves the use of MRI for breast evaluation?
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Where does inflammatory breast cancer extend horizontally from?
Where does inflammatory breast cancer extend horizontally from?
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What is a common risk factor for breast cancer?
What is a common risk factor for breast cancer?
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What is one of the functions of sebaceous glands within areolae?
What is one of the functions of sebaceous glands within areolae?
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Study Notes
Breast Cancer
- Inflammatory carcinoma is a type of carcinoma mentioned in the text.
- Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women.
Breast Anatomy
- The mammary glands are anatomically surrounded by the pectoral fascia.
- The sebaceous glands within areolae secrete an oily substance to protect the nipples.
- The montgomery glands (type of sebaceous glands) enlarge during pregnancy.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
- One of the common risk factors for breast cancer is obesity.
Breast Cancer Development
- Breast cancer develops from epithelial tissue.
Lymph Nodes
- The posterior intercostal nodes are associated with the posterior part of the breast.
Blood Supply
- The lateral thoracic artery supplies the lateral part of the breast.
Breast Imaging
- The examination technique that involves the use of MRI for breast evaluation is called MRI breast evaluation.
Breast Cancer Extension
- Inflammatory breast cancer extends horizontally from the sternum to the mid-axillary line.
Surgical Anatomy
- The retromammary space plays a crucial role in surgery.
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Description
Learn about breast cancer, a deadly disease that develops from breast tissue. Understand the causes, including genetic factors, family history, and other risk factors. Discover why breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women.
