Mastectomy, Modified Radical
| Title: | Mastectomy, Modified Radical |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Modified radical mastectomy; the drawing on the left shows the removal of the whole breast, including the lymph nodes under the arm. The drawing on the right shows a cross-section of the breast, including the fatty tissue and chest wall (ribs and muscle). A tumor in the breast is also shown. Modified radical mastectomy. The whole breast and most of the lymph nodes under the arm are removed. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Breast Treatment -- Surgery |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR415523 |
| Date Created: | April 12, 2022 |
| Date Added: | August 25, 2008 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |