Mrs. Kemmerer is a 56-year-old patient who presents to the office for a routine annual examina-tion. She states that she completed menopause 3 years ago and has not had further menses. Which breast change is typical after menopause?
a. Thickening of the inframammary ridge
b. Hypertrophy of glandular tissue
c. Increase in number of lactiferous ducts
d. Reduction of fat deposits
A
After menopause, the breast tissue atrophies and is replaced by fat deposits, the inframammary ridge at the lower edge of the breast thickens, and the breast hangs more loosely.
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