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Breasts&Axillae
Health Assessment Exam 3
Term | Definition |
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Gynecomastia | Enlargement of breast tissue in males (majority around puberty and subsides in 1-2 years) |
Dimpling | Signifies contraction of fibrotic tissue that may occur with carcinoma |
Pear d'orange | Appearance indicates edema r/t blocked lymph drainage in carcinoma; enlarged pores and accentuated skin markings |
Supernumerary Nipples | More common in African American women |
Supernumary Nipple Presence | A/w renal or cardiac disorders, especially in Caucasians |
Nullparous | Firm, smooth, and elastic |
Parous | Soft and loose |
Paget's disease | Scaling crusts at nipple and may become red or excoriated |
Mastitis | Single quadrant that is red, swollen, tender and hard |
Mastitis | Tx is rest, local heat, and antibiotics |