Type of Surgery
Information

Last updated: 11/24/2009
Lumpectomy 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.
Advertisement
The influenza virus, the pathogen that causes the flu, infect the cells of the respiratory system as shown in this animation. The immune system response to influenza virus infection is also shown.
Search
Other Information
Lumpectomy is a common surgical procedure designed to remove a discrete lump, usually a tumor, benign or otherwise, from an affected man or woman's breast. As the tissue removed is generally quite limited and the procedure relatively non-invasive, compared to a mastectomy, a lumpectomy is considered a viable means of "breast conservation" or "breast preservation" surgery with all the attendant physical and emotional advantages of such an approach.
Find a Qualified Specialist
Looking for a specialist?
Please enter your zip code.


