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MASTECTOMIE RADICALE MODIFIEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

The excision of the entire breast including the nipple, areola, and overlying skin as well as the lymphatic-bearing tissue in the axilla with preservation of the pectoral muscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Ablation chirurgicale du sein, y compris le mamelon, l'aréole, la peau et tous les ganglions axillaires [tout en conservant les muscles pectoraux].

OBS

Le terme «mammectomie», couramment employé comme synonyme de «mastectomie», est étymologiquement incorrect.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
DEF

Mastectomía que consiste en la extirpación de la piel, pezón y areola del pecho, así como los ganglios linfáticos axilares.

OBS

Es un tratamiento para el cáncer de mama.

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