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Breasts and Axillae
Assessment test 4
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
11/11/2009

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vitamin E
Definition
which vitamin supplement reduces symptoms of breast edema and tenderness
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gynecomastia
Definition
the enlargement of one or both breasts in a male
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montgomery's tubercles
Definition
slightly raised bumps on the areolar tissue
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paget's disease
Definition
a rare type of breast cancer characterized by a red, scaly nipple with discharge and crusting that lasts more that a few weeks
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inframammary ridge
Definition
a firm transverse ridge along the lower edge of the breast
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ductal ectasia
Definition
a benign breast disease characterized by inflammation and dilation involving one or more multiple subareolar ducts. initial symptom is a sticky dipple discharge that is commonly dark green or black
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intraductal papilloma
Definition
a small, benign, wartlike tumor growth in the major ducts usually within 1 to 2 cm of the areolar edge. Usually has a spontaneous bloody discharge from the nipple and an occasional mass
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invasive breast cancer
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the most common type of breast cancer arising from the ducts or the lobules
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mastitis
Definition
an inflammatory condition of the breast usually caused by a bacterial infection. Usually occurs secondary to milk stasis or a plugged duct
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galactorrhea
Definition
inappropriate lactation. Causes include endocrine-related disorders and side effects of alot of medications
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gynecomastia
Definition
a noninflammatory enlargement of one or both male breats
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