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Breast Lump Removal: Illustrated Series

Breast Lump Removal: Illustrated Series

Breast Lump Removal: Illustrated Series

Breast lump removal - series

Breast lump removal - series

Breast lump removal - series

Breast lump removal - series

Normal anatomy

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

Lumpectomy: Breast Lump Removal

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Breast lump removal - series

Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: Melanie N. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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