Modified Radical Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Definition
The surgical removal of one or both breasts, including the areola, nipple, and the majority of the axillary lymph nodes, but sparing the pectoralis major muscle.
Also known as Modified Mastectomy, MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0024883 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Areola | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Breast | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Mammary glands | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nipple | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Breast | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Mammary glands | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |