Question

which mastectomy removes only the breast tissue?
a radical mastectomy
b simple mastectomy
c modified radical mastectomy
d lumpectomy

Explanation:

• Radical mastectomy: Removes breast tissue, chest muscles, and lymph nodes.
• Simple mastectomy: Removes only breast tissue.
• Modified radical mastectomy: Removes breast tissue and lymph nodes, but not chest muscles.
• Lumpectomy: Removes only the tumor and a small amount of surrounding tissue, not the entire breast tissue.

Answer:

B. simple mastectomy