Definition
A headache is a pain in the head and neck region that may be either a disorder in its own right or a symptom of an underlying medical condition or disease. The medical term for headache is cephalalgia.
Description
Headaches are divided into two large categories, primary and secondary, according to guidelines established by the International Headache Society (IHS).
Definition
Breast reconstruction is a series of surgical procedures performed to recreate a breast. Reconstructions are commonly begun after portions of one or both breasts are removed as a treatment for breast cancer. A breast may need to be refashioned for other reasons such as trauma or to correct abnormalities that occur during breast development.
Purpose
Definition
Wide local excision is a type of surgery for breast cancer. It is considered “breast-conserving” surgery because only the malignant tumor and a surrounding margin of normal breast tissue are removed. Lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) may also be removed. This procedure is also called lymph node dissection.
Purpose
Definition
A surgical procedure that removes the breast, surrounding tissue, and nearby lymph nodes that are affected by cancer.
Purpose
Definition
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure performed to decrease the size of the breasts.
Purpose
Women with very large breasts (macromastia, or mammary hyperplasia) seek breast reduction for relief of back, shoulder, and neck pain. They may also feel uncomfortable about their breast size and have difficulty finding clothing that will fit properly. Additionally, breast reduction may be needed after reconstructive surgery following the surgical removal of cancerous breast tissue (mastectomy), to make the breasts more symmetric.
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