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Mastectomy - series

Mastectomy - series

The female breast is composed mainly of fatty tissue interspersed with fibrous or connective tissue. The circular region around the nipple (areola) is often a different color or pigmented.


Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).
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