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Simple Mastectomy
Woman with total (simple) mastectomy.
A pink highlighted area indicates tissue removed at mastectomy
B axillary lymph nodes: levels I
C axillary lymph nodes: levels II
D axillary lymph nodes: levels III
More on mastectomy, including frequently asked questions.
Skin–Sparing Mastectomy | Total (Simple) Mastectomy | Modified Radical Mastectomy |
Radical Mastectomy
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FAQs: Having a Mastectomy
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From Our Sources
Mastectomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A mastectomy is surgery to remove the entire breast. It is usually done to treat breast cancer.Alternative NamesBreast removal surgery; Subcutaneous... Read more »
Image: Radical Mastectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Woman with radical mastectomy. A pink highlighted area indicates tissue removed at mastectomy B axillary lymph nodes: levels I C axillary lymph... Read more »
Image: Modified Radical Mastectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Woman with modified radical mastectomy. A pink highlighted area indicates tissue removed at mastectomy B axillary lymph nodes: levels I C axillary... Read more »
Image: Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Woman with skin-sparing mastectomy. A pink line indicates "keyhole"–like incision B pink highlighted area indicates tissue removed at... Read more »
What is Mastectomy?
Source: Breastcancer.org
Mastectomy is the removal of the whole breast. There are five different types of mastectomy: "simple" or "total" mastectomy, modified radical... Read more »
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