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Pathophysiologyofbreastcancer2 121124072801 Phpapp01
Pathophysiologyofbreastcancer2 121124072801 Phpapp01
A
A
Immunosuppression
C B
Fever
B
Change in symmetry or size Rapid multiplication of Malignant tumor obstructs Malignant tumor tends to compress
of the breast cancer cells the milk duct blood and lymphatic vessels
D
E
G
D E F G
↑Vascular permeability
Presence of cancer cells in
lymph nodes
Plasma fluid leaks into the
tissue
Palpable, immovable,
Swelling Tissue decay hard & painless nodes:
Supraclavicular and
axillary lymph nodes
(2 cm)
Compression of the nerve
endings Foul odor
Pain