EBK PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOG
EBK PRINCIPLES OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOG
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662686
Author: DERRICKSON
Publisher: VST
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Due to the presence of breast cancer, Mrs. Franco had a right radical mastectomy in which her right breast, underlying muscle, and right axillary lymph nodes and vessels were removed. Now she is experiencing severe swelling in her right arm. Why did the surgeon remove lymph tissue as well as the breast? Why is Mrs. Franco's right arm swollen?

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