Sein Flashcards
Define polymastia
presence of any accessory breast tissue
Define polythelia
supernumerary or accessory nipple
Define amazia
Absence of breast tissue (NAC present)
Define athelia
complete absence of NAC
Define amastia
Absence of breast tissue and NAC
Describe the Tanner stages
1 - Elevation of nipple; no palpable glandular tissue; no areolar pigmentation
2 - glandular tissue in subareolar region; nipple and breast project as single mound
3 - enlargement of breast but contour of breast and nipple in single stage
4 - enlargement of areola; increased areolar pigmentation; elevation of NAC above breast
5 - final smooth contour with no projection of the NAC
Which hormones stimulate breast development in adolescence
GnRh
Estrogen
Progesterone
Which homones affect breast development in adulthood
Estrogen
Progesterone
Prolactin
Placental lactogene (only during pregnancy)
Normal NAC size
38-45mm
Normal notch-to-nipple and nipple-to-IMF distance
Notch-to-nipple: 21cm
Nipple-to-IMF: 6.9cm
Name the 5 parenchymal vessels of the breast
Internal mammary
Thoracodorsal
Thoracoacromial
Intercostal
Lateral thoracic
What causes breast hypertrophy during pregnancy
Increased response to estrogen
what is the pathophysiology of hypermastia
Abnormal excessive growth in response to circulating estrogens
What is the Septum of Wuringer
Septum containing vascularization and nerve bundle to NAC. Originates in pectoral fascia along 5th rib
What are the limits of the breast
2nd rib
Sternum
IMF (6th rib)
Mid-anterior axillary line
What is the anatomical cause of ptosis
Attenuation of Cooper’s ligament
What are the 3 levels of axillary lymph nodes
I - lateral to the lateral border of pectoralis minor
II - underneath and posterior to pectoralis minor
III - medial to medial border of pectoralis minor
What are Rotter’s ganglions
Ganglions located between the pectoralis major and minor muscles
What are the 5 groups of axillary nodes
Apical axillary
Central axillary
Subscapular
Supra-clavicular
Pectoral
What is the origin of pectoralis MAJOR
Medial clavivle
Sternum
Ribs 2-6
External oblique
Rectus abdominus
What is the insertion of pectoralis MAJOR
Proximal head of humerus
Lateral portion of clavicle
What is the function of pectoralis MAJOR
Adduction and internal rotation of the arm
What is the innvervation of pectoralis MAJOR
Medial pectoral nerve (Sternal head)
Lateral pectoral nerve (Clavicular head)
What artery supplies the pectoralis MAJOR
Internal mammary **
Thoracoacromial**
Intercostal perforators
Lateral thoracic
** main ones
Describe the origin of pectoralis MINOR
Ribs 3-6 (anterolateral)
Describe the insertion of pectoralis MINOR
Coronoid process of scapula
What is the function of pectoralis MINOR
Draws scapula down and forward
What is the innervation of pectoralis MINOR
Medial pectoral nerve
What is the arterial supply of pectoralis MINOR
Pectoral branch of thoracoacromial a.
Lateral thoracic artery
Direct branch of axillary artery
Describe the origin of serratus anterior
Anterolateral aspect of upper 8 ribs
Describe the insertion of serratus anterior
Anterior surface of medial aspect of scapula
What is the function of serratus anterior
Stabilize scapula against chest wall during abduction and elevation of arm (pulls scapula forward and laterally)
What is the arterial supply of serratus anterior
Lateral thoracic artery
Branches of thoracodorsal artery
What is the innervation of the serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve
What is the etiology of polythelia
Failiure of regression of mammary ridge remenents
What is the most common anomaly of the pediatric breast
Polythelia
What is the most common location of polyTHELIA
Inferior to the normal breast (around the IMF)
What is the treatment for polythelia
Observation
Surgical resection
What other systems should you investigate in the context of polymastia
Kidneys (renal u/s)
Thorax (chest XR)
Urogenital