Conservative surgery is not done in breast carcinoma if there is?
ANSWER: (B) sub-areolar lumpREF: Harrison s principles of internal medicine 17th ed chapter 86Breast-conserving surgery is not suitable for all patients: it is not generally suitable for tumor> 5 cm (or for smaller tumors if the breast is small)For tumors invoking the nipple areola complex.For tumors with extensive intraductal disease involving multiple quadrants of the breastFor women with a history of collagen-vascular disease.Do not have convenient access to radiation therapy.Women who either do not have the motivation for breast conservation
Lymph node metastasis
Sub-areolar lump
Lump of size 4 cms
Disease involving the lower quadrant only
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