Subcutaneous Mastectomy
Subcutaneous Mastectomy
Definition
A surgical procedure that removes the breast tissue while leaving the skin, nipple, areola, and chest wall muscles intact.
Also known as Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy, Subcutaneous Mastectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0024887 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breast | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Mammary glands | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |