Modified
Radical Mastectomy.
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Modified Radical Mastectomy (pronunciation: mɒdɪfaɪd rædɪkəl mæstɛktəmi) is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the entire breast, most of the lymph nodes under the arm, and often the lining over the chest muscles. This procedure is less extensive than a Radical Mastectomy, where the chest muscles are also removed.
Etymology
The term "Modified Radical Mastectomy" is derived from the Latin words "modificare" meaning to change, "radix" meaning root, and "mastectomy" which comes from the Greek words "mastos" meaning breast and "ektome" meaning excision.
Procedure
During a Modified Radical Mastectomy, the surgeon removes the entire breast tissue along with the nipple, areola, and the skin over the breast. The lymph nodes under the arm, also known as the Axillary Lymph Nodes, are also removed. However, unlike a Radical Mastectomy, the chest muscles are left intact.
Related Terms
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Lumpectomy: A surgical procedure in which only the tumor and some surrounding tissue is removed from the breast.
- Mastectomy: A surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts.
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: A surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region.
- Radical Mastectomy: A surgical procedure where the entire breast, chest muscles, and all of the lymph nodes under the arm are removed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Modified
- Wikipedia's article - Modified
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