Breasts and Axillae: Inspect Breasts Abnormal Findings

-marked asymmetry

-rapid changes in size of one could indicate inflammatory process or growth

-dimpling, retraction, or bulging could indicate a malignancy

-inflammation may cause surface erythema and heat

Breasts and Axillae: Inspect Areolae and Nipples

-areolae color ranging from pink to black

-areola should be round/oval and appear bilaterally similar

-areola may have slightly raised bumps, hair may be seen

-most nipples protrude; some may be flat or inverted

-nipple inversion normal if it is not a new finding

-smooth, intact without evidence of crusting, lesions, bleeding, or discharge

Breasts and Axillae: Inspect Areolae and Nipples Abnormal Findings

-rash on one breast

-unilateral hyperpigmentation

-unilateral venous patterns...