Prophylactic Mastectomy
Prophylactic Mastectomy
Definition
Surgery to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by removing one or both breasts before disease develops.
Also known as preventive mastectomy, Prophylactic Mastectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C2191320 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 |