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(Tina Sui) #1
May be round or lobular

Firm, mobile, and not fixed to breast tissue or chest wall

No premenstrual changes

Referral and biopsy indicated for definitive diagnosis

ᴥ Increased Venous Prominence


Associated with breast cancer if unilateral

Unilateral localized increase in venous pattern associated with malignant tumors

Normal with breast enlargement associated with pregnancy and lactation if bilateral
and bilateral symmetry

ᴥ Peau d'Orange (Edema)


Associated with breast cancer

Caused by interference with lymphatic drainage

Breast skin has orange peel appearance

Skin pores enlarge

May be noted on the areola
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