Synonyms in a broader sense Mammary gland, mammary gland, mastos, mastodynia, mastopathy, mammary carcinoma, breast cancer Introduction The female breast consists of glands (Glandula mammaria), fat and connective tissue. From the outside the breast can be distinguished the nipple from the surrounding atrium. It is used for milk production and nutrition of the baby. Anatomy … The female bust
Diseases of the female breast Important diseases are breast cancer and mastopathy. The diagnostic procedures available are ultrasound, mamography and MRI of the breast. Extensive information about the diseases can be found under Diseases of the female breast. Benign changes of the breast tissue (connective and/or glandular tissue) (mastopathy) are the most common breast diseases. … Diseases of the female breast | The female bust
The male breast The male breast has basically the same structure as the female breast. However, it remains at the level of a child for a lifetime, at least if there is no disease that affects the growth of the mammary gland. The mammary glands are not as numerous as in the female. Also, the … The male breast | The female bust
