PSY 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Mammography, Gynecomastia, Menarche
20 Nov 2017
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From the central axillary nodes, drainage ows up to intraclavicular and supracavicular nodes. Rudimentary structure consisting of a thin disk of underdeveloped tissue underlying nipple. Gynecomastia - during adolescence, it is common for breast tissue to temporarily engage condition is usually unilateral and temporary. Reassurance is unnecessary for adolescent male, whose attention is riveted on his body image. May reappear in aging male and may be due for de ciency. 2-5 years for full development: very common for unequal breasts. Cultural competence: african american girls develop faster than white, white women have increased incidence of breast cancer starting at 45. American women have increase incidence of breast cancer before age 45. !2: asian, hispanic, and american indie women have lower risk for breast cancer than black or white women. Check axilla for tenderness, lumps, swelling, or rash. Age 20 - start self exams best time to check os right after period or pick one day each month.
