What Is The Difference Between Mastectomy And Radical Mastectomy?
A simple mastectomy (left) removes the breast tissue, nipple, areola and skin but not all the lymph nodes. A modified radical mastectomy (right) removes the entire breast — including the breast tissue, skin, areola and nipple — and most of the underarm (axillary) lymph nodes. What is the difference between total mastectomy and modified radical … Read more