Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?
A) radical mastectomy
B) mastectomy
C) modified radical mastectomy
D) lumpectomy

Question

Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?​
A) ​radical mastectomy
B) ​mastectomy
C) ​modified radical mastectomy
D) ​lumpectomy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Radical mastectomy involves removing the entire breast, as well as the pectoral muscles and many of the surrounding lymph nodes and tissues.

Which Procedure Involves the Surgical Removal of an Entire Breast