Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Definition
Removal of the breast tissue, nipple, areola, and original biopsy scar, but not the breast skin.
Also known as Skin-Sparing Mastectomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C1997268 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 |