Which of the following terms is used to describe removal of the
breast tissue and an axillary lymph node dissection leaving muscular
structure intact as surgical treatment of breast cancer?
a) Modified radical mastectomy
A modified radical mastectomy leaves the pectoralis major and minor
muscles intact.
b) Segmental mastectomy
In a segmental mastectomy, varying amounts of breast tissue are
removed, including the malignant tissue and some surrounding tissue
to ensure clear margins.
c) Total mastectomy
In a total mastectomy, breast tissue only is removed.
d) Radical mastectomy
Radical mastectomy includes removal of the pectoralis major and
minor muscles in addition to breast tissue and axillary lymph node
dissection.
breast tissue and an axillary lymph node dissection leaving muscular
structure intact as surgical treatment of breast cancer?
a) Modified radical mastectomy
A modified radical mastectomy leaves the pectoralis major and minor
muscles intact.
b) Segmental mastectomy
In a segmental mastectomy, varying amounts of breast tissue are
removed, including the malignant tissue and some surrounding tissue
to ensure clear margins.
c) Total mastectomy
In a total mastectomy, breast tissue only is removed.
d) Radical mastectomy
Radical mastectomy includes removal of the pectoralis major and
minor muscles in addition to breast tissue and axillary lymph node
dissection.