Posted: August 16th, 2017

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?

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.