Notes in 28 Breast & Lymph Nodes

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Published	07/30/2024	Fibrous connective tissue that provides structural support pf rnreast tossie {{c1::Suspensory or Cooper ligaments}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Montgomery’s gland}} - small, raised bumps surrounding the areola
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Axillary tail of Spence}} - tail of breast tissue that extends into the axillary area
Published	07/30/2024	Arterial Supply of breast tissueInner portion of breast: {{c2::internal mammary artery }}Outer portion of breast: {{c1::axillary artery}}
Published	07/30/2024	Venous drainage of breast tissue {{c1::Perforating branches of the internal thoracic vein → Posterior intercostal veins}}
Published	07/30/2024	Nerve supply of breast tissue {{c1::Sympathetic nerves via the 2nd to 6th intercostal nerves}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lymph node most lymphatic vessels of the breast drain into{{c1::Axillary}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most palpable lymph node that drain breast tissue{{c1::Central}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lymph node that drains the anterior chest wall and much of the breast{{c1::Pectoral - Anterior}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lymph node that drain the posterior chest wall and a portion of the arm{{c1::Subscapular - Posterior}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lymph node that drains most of the arm {{c1::Lateral}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most common breast symptom prompting office visits{{c1::Breast discomfort / pain}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Pathologic 1. Unilateral breast discharge2. Bilateral breast discharge{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most common cause of pathologic nipple discharge{{c1::Benign Intraductal Papilloma (small cystic lesions in the terminal ducts)}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Pathologic nipple discahrge1. Yellowish/ greenish2. Bloody and serous{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Questions to ask to characterize breast discomfort{{c1::Diffuse or focalCyclic or non-cyclicRelation to intake of medications}}
Published	07/30/2024	Important consideration for male physicians while performing breast exam {{c1::Have a female companion}}
Published	07/30/2024	Best time of examination is {{c1::5-7}} days after the onset of menstruation
Published	07/30/2024	T or FDuring menses there can be breast tenderness, and breast pain so as much as possible, do not examine at that time{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Two physical exam done for breast examination {{c1::Inspection Palpation}}
Published	07/30/2024	Four views of Inspecting the Breast{{c1::Arms at the sideArms over the headArms pressed against the hipsBody leaning forward}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FOne breast may be SLIGHTLY bigger than the other one{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Erythema on breast tissue indication {{c1::Local infection Inflammatory cancer}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FNipple inversion may be a normal variant in some cases{{c1::True}}
Published	07/30/2024	Breast pathology associated with fried egg appearance{{c1::Paget’s Disease of the Nipple}}
Published	07/30/2024	Ideal position of the patient during palpation exmination of the breast{{c1::Supine position}}
Published	07/30/2024	{{c1::Mammary Duct Ectasia}} is suggested by presence of tender cords
Published	07/30/2024	T or FGynecomastia is a risk factor for male breast cancer{{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Firm and often tender1. Pseudogynecomastia2. Gynecomastia {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Rashes and erythema in the axillary area{{c1::Hidradenitis suppurativa}}
Published	07/30/2024	Three most common breast masses{{c1::Fibroadenoma (a benign tumor)CystsBreast cancer}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast Masses30-50 y/o, regress after menopauseA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesMost common >50A. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesUsually singleA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::A and C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesSingle or multipleA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesIrregular or stellateA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesRound, disc-like, or lobularA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesUsually elasticA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesFirm or hardA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesWell delineatedA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::A and B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesNot clearly delineatedA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesMay be fixed to skinA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesVery mobileA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesUsually nontenderA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::A and C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast MassesRetraction signs may be presentA. FibroadenomaB. CystC. Cancer{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	Genes associated with increased risk for breast malignancy {{c1::BRCA1 and/or BRCA2}}
Published	07/30/2024	Age with high risk factor for breast cancer {{c1::>65yrs}}
Published	07/30/2024	Familiarize with modifiable risk factors for breast cancer{{c1::}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast cancer assessment tools Most widely usedA. Gail model B. Caus model C. Brcapro model{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast cancer assessment tools Best for individuals > 50 years oldA. Gail model B. Caus model C. Brcapro model{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast cancer assessment tools For high risk womenA. Gail model B. Caus model C. Brcapro model{{c1::B and C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast cancer assessment tools Assess risk of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutationA. Gail model B. Caus model C. Brcapro model{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Breast cancer assessment tools Incorporates family history for both female and male relativesA. Gail model B. Caus model C. Brcapr…
Published	07/30/2024	For Filipinos, Mammogram and breast ultrasound by age {{c1::40}}
Published	07/30/2024	For Filipinos, Breast ultrasound only at age {{c1::<40}}
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