INCIDENCE OF INVOLVEMENT OF RETROAREOLAR DISC IN MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY | ||
| ALEXMED ePosters | ||
| Article 1, Volume 6, Issue 4, September 2024, Pages 12-13 | ||
| Document Type: Preliminary preprint short reports of original research | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/alexpo.2024.321692.1946 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Tarek Abdelhalim Elfayoumi1; Ahmed Abdel-Latif Abdel-Kader2; Ahmed ElDamati3; Inass Ibrahim Zaki4; Fathy Abdelsalam Elbanna* 5 | ||
| 1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||
| 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University | ||
| 3Service de chirurgie Oncologique et du Sein, Département de chirurgie. | ||
| 4Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. | ||
| 5Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The retroareolar disc, also known as the nipple-areola complex (NAC), represents a structurally and functionally significant region of the breast anatomy. Situated at the apex of the breast mound, the retroareolar disc encompasses the nipple, areola, and surrounding pigmented skin. This complex structure plays a crucial role in both the aesthetic appearance of the breast and the physiological processes of lactation and nipple sensation In the context of breast cancer, previous studies have explored the role of retroareolar disc involvement as a prognostic factor and potential site of tumor dissemination. Research findings suggest that retroareolar disc invasion by malignant cells may confer an increased risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluation and targeted therapeutic interventions in affected individuals. Additionally, investigations into the molecular and genetic characteristics of retroareolar disc-associated breast tumors have provided valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms driving disease progression and therapeutic resistance, paving the way for the development of novel targeted therapies and personalized treatment approaches. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| RETROAREOLAR DISC; NAC; MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY | ||
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