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Breasts&Axillae
Health Assessment Exam 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |