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The tail of Spence (Spence's tail, axillary process, axillary tail) has historically been described as an extension of the tissue of the upper outer quadrant of the breast traveling into the axilla. [1] The "axillary tail" has been reported to pass into the axilla through an opening in the deep fascia called foramen of Langer.
The suspensory ligaments of Cooper play an important role in the change in appearance of the breast that often accompanies the development of inflammatory carcinoma of the breast in which blockage of the local lymphatic ducts causes swelling of the breast.
He found on the extreme ends that women with a high breast density developed cancer at a rate five times higher than those with almost entirely fatty breast tissue. [3] It has also been suggested by some researchers, such as in Byrne et al. (1995), that breast density is the greatest risk factor to the development of breast cancer. [4]
Breast prostheses are most commonly used after a mastectomy, usually a consequence of cancer. They are often molded to mimic the natural shape of a woman's breast and can either be used temporarily or for long-term use as an alternative to, or prior to surgical breast reconstruction. Depending on the type of mastectomy performed, progress of ...
James Spence FRSE FRCSEd (1812-1882) was a Scottish surgeon. [1] He served as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 1867/68. ... The Tail of Spence, ...
Talk show host Jerry Springer has died at age 79 of pancreatic cancer, his family spokesperson confirmed to NBC News. The 10-time Emmy winner died peacefully at his home in Chicago surrounded by ...
That’s when No Doubt co-founder and co-vocalist John Spence, who was about 5’8 with a thin build, sprang into action against the group of tough guys. “John Spence literally grabbed [our ...
Gone too soon. American Idol alum Willie Spence reportedly died after being involved in a car crash. He was 23. Former 'American Idol' Contestants Gone Too Soon: Show Alums Who Died Read article ...