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Breast lobes |
Within the female breast is grandular tissue arranged in 15 to 20 oval-shaped lobes extending out from the nipple area. |
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Four main areas for lymph nodes |
The four main areas were superficial nodes can be palpated are the cervical, axillary, and inguinal, and at the epitrochlear regions. |
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The lymphatic system has three main functions |
1. Detecting and eliminated micro organisms, such as bacteria and viruses from The Body 2. Absorbing lipids from the small intestines during digestion 3. Re-absorbing fluid from interstitial tissues |
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Striae |
Also known as stretch marks can appear as linear marks on breasts |
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Breast cancer |
Thickened rough skin, unilateral dilated veins, dimpling of the skin, Edema, inflammation or a unilateral rush are all findings associated with breast cancer |
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Infection in the breast tissue |
Can be noted as inflamed, warm, Edematous breast can indicate the presence of an infection |
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Gynecomastia |
Which is enlargement of the male breast tissue, can be seen transiently in adolescence and with weight gain. Certain diseases and medications can cause condition in older males |
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Breast cancer |
A significant difference in breast sizes, a difference in the contour of one breast, or dimpling/retraction of the skin are all findings associate with breast breast cancer |
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Breast cancer |
A dry scaling rash on the nipple and Areola is a finding associated with a form of breast cancer. |
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Breast cancer |
Discharge from the nipple in a client who is not lactating can indicate the presence of an infection or certain types of breast cancer |
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Mammogram recommendations |
Every 1 to 2 years for females age 45 and above who have low risk of breast cancer |
