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Describe the gross structure of the breast. Give its blood supply and lymphatic drainage.
Breast
Breast
Breast
Nerve supply
Anterior and lateral cutaneous branches of the 4th 6th intercostal nerves
Medial quadrants: Internal thoracic group of Nodes (Parasternal) Few lymph vessels drains into Posterior intercostal Nodes
First appear as bilateral bands of thickened epidermis called the mammary lines (mammary ridges)
In the 7th week these lines extends on each side of the body from Forelimb to the region of Hindlimb
Gynecomastia
Enlargement of breasts in males Causes
May be at puberty (Usually regresses) Drugs side effects Prostatic cancer therapy Hormonal imbalance
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