The document is a table that compares normal breast inspection findings to abnormal conditions. The table lists characteristics like site, size, shape, symmetry, skin, and lymph nodes. It describes what is considered normal for each characteristic and provides examples of abnormal conditions like lumps, swelling, discoloration, enlarged lymph nodes, and unusual nipple discharge. The purpose is to outline signs and symptoms that should prompt further examination versus normal breast exam findings.
The document is a table that compares normal breast inspection findings to abnormal conditions. The table lists characteristics like site, size, shape, symmetry, skin, and lymph nodes. It describes what is considered normal for each characteristic and provides examples of abnormal conditions like lumps, swelling, discoloration, enlarged lymph nodes, and unusual nipple discharge. The purpose is to outline signs and symptoms that should prompt further examination versus normal breast exam findings.
The document is a table that compares normal breast inspection findings to abnormal conditions. The table lists characteristics like site, size, shape, symmetry, skin, and lymph nodes. It describes what is considered normal for each characteristic and provides examples of abnormal conditions like lumps, swelling, discoloration, enlarged lymph nodes, and unusual nipple discharge. The purpose is to outline signs and symptoms that should prompt further examination versus normal breast exam findings.
Inspection of the Breast Normal Abnormal Condition
Presence of dimple or lumps Site Smooth (usually hard) nipples turning inward Presence of swelling in a part or all of the breast area Size Normally Asymmetrical making it looked like much bigger than the other Part of breast having Shape Rounded depressed area Presence of swelling in a part or all of the breast area Symmetry Normally Asymmetrical making it looked like much bigger than the other. Thickened or skin Skin Smooth and uniform in color discoloration (redness) Scar None Flaky Palpation of the Breast Normal Abnormal Condition Enlarged lymph nodes bigger than the size of pencil eraser Presence of enlarged lymph but longer and thinner. Lymph nodes nodes about the size of pencil Presence of hard mass eraser but longer and thinner ranging from more than 2 cm or more. Nipples turning inward, feel Direction Normally asymmetrical for presence of dimpling, depressed area or lumps. Unusual discharge coming Clear, yellowish-white or Discharge out from nipple (greenish, white discharge bloody)