Mastectomy

The surgical removal of the breast.

Mastectomy – Segmental (lumpectomy)
Removal of the lump and a small amount of surrounding breast tissue.
Mastectomy – Simple (modified mastectomy)
Removal of the entire breast.
Mastectomy – Radical
Removal of the entire breast along with underlying muscle and lymph nodes of the armpit.

 

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