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Breast cancer originates (as the name tells) in breast tissue. When it starts to spread, it extends into the muscles of the chest wall, which is called 'breast cancer with chest wall involvement'.
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What are the common medical conditions that can affect the female chest wall?
Common medical conditions that can affect the female chest wall include costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the breastbone), fibrocystic breast changes (noncancerous lumps or cysts in the breast tissue), and breast cancer.
Where are the major located?
Chest, breast, thoracic wall. from latin pectus
What is the medical term meaning surgical fixation of the breasts to the chest wall?
Mammopexy is surgical fixation of the breasts to the chest wall. It accomplishes a breast lift.
Do you have to have breasts to have breast cancer?
While breast cancer is most commonly associated with individuals who have breast tissue, it's important to note that breast cancer can also occur in individuals who do not have typical breast anatomy. This includes individuals assigned male at birth or those who have undergone mastectomies (surgical removal of the breast tissue) as part of gender-affirming procedures. Breast cancer can develop in the small amount of breast tissue that may remain after mastectomy or in other structures such as the chest wall or axilla (underarm area) where breast tissue may still be present. Additionally, individuals assigned male at birth have a small amount of breast tissue behind their nipples and areolas, which can also be affected by breast cancer. While breast cancer is less common in individuals without typical breast anatomy, it's still essential for everyone to be aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and to seek medical attention if they notice any changes or abnormalities in their chest area. Regular self-exams and clinical breast exams by a healthcare provider can help detect breast cancer early, when it is most treatable, regardless of gender identity or breast anatomy.
How is breast augmentation performed?
involves the insertion of a silicone- or saline-filled implant into the breast, most often behind the breast tissue or chest muscle wall
Is breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct?
Ductal carcinomas in situ
Is breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct.?
Ductal carcinomas in situ
What form of breast cancer starts in the milk ducts breaks through the wall of the duct and invades the fatty breast tissue?
Infiltrating ductal carcinoma
What is Malignant pleural effusion?
Malignant pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall) due to cancer. This condition often arises from cancers such as lung, breast, or ovarian cancer, where tumor cells invade the pleura or cause increased fluid production. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough. Treatment typically involves draining the fluid and managing the underlying cancer.
breast cancer at its earliest stage before the cancer has broken through the wall of the milk duct is?
Ductal carcinomas in situ
The lactiferous ducts are part?
They one of many channels that carry milk from the lobes of each breast to the nipple. They carry milk made by the breast tissue found nearest the chest wall.
Lactiferous ducts are part of the?
They one of many channels that carry milk from the lobes of each breast to the nipple. They carry milk made by the breast tissue found nearest the chest wall.
