Thickening or edema of the breast tissue called peau d'orange is most likely
a. indicative of renal disease.
b. caused by plugged skin pores.
c. indicative of a tumor that is obstructing lymphatic drainage.
d. related to obesity or pregnancy.
C
Peau d'orange is a term used for the enlargement of skin pores that gives the appearance of an orange rind. This peau d'orange appearance may be indicative of obstructive lymphatic drainage resulting from a tumor, or inflammatory breast cancer. Peau d'orange is characterized as thickening or edema of the breast tissue or nipple and may present as enlarged skin pores that give the appearance of an orange rind. Striae are streaks over the breasts or axillae and are abnormal. They are caused by rapid stretching of the skin which damages the elastic fibers in the dermis. Striae are normal in pregnancy, and are often observed with obesity.
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