Question

Lumpectomy is

• A. When a Lump is removed from the breast
• B. When a quadrant of the breast is removed
• C. Removal of the entire breast
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is A

When a Lump is removed from the breast

Lumpectomy is the surgery to remove cancer or other abnormal tissues from the breast. Unlike masectomy in which the whole breast is removed, in lumpectomy only a portion of the breast is removed.