15 Questions
Which type of carcinoma is mentioned in the text?
Blood-ductal carcinoma
What is the main symptom of obesity according to the text?
Introducation
Which part of the breast is associated with the posterior intercostal nodes?
The back part of the breast
What surrounds the mammary glands anatomically?
Connective tissue
What is the second most common cancer in women?
Breast cancer
From which tissue does breast cancer develop?
Breast tissue
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
Obesity and excessive alcohol consumption
Which artery supplies the lateral part of the breast?
Internal thoracic artery
What type of cancer extends horizontally from the sternum to the mid-axillary line?
Inflammatory breast cancer
What is the role of the retromammary space in surgery?
Aiding in plastic surgery procedures
Which gland enlarges during pregnancy and secretes an oily substance to protect the nipples?
Sebaceous glands within areolae
What examination technique involves the use of MRI for breast evaluation?
Breast MRI scan
Where does inflammatory breast cancer extend horizontally from?
Mid-axillary line to sternum
What is a common risk factor for breast cancer?
Alcohol abuse
What is one of the functions of sebaceous glands within areolae?
Oily secretion for nipple protection
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.
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.
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