A women patient complains to you that her breasts have a strange appearance. Upon examination you notice dimples in the skin of her breast. You know that the most likely explanation for these dimples (peau d' orange sign) is:
A) interference with lymph drainage.
B) pregnancy.
C) overproduction of milk.
D) menopause.
E) bacterial infection of the lactiferous ducts (ductus lactiferi).
Ans: A
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