Axillary Web Syndrome Is a Relatively Common Condition That Develops

question 8

Multiple Choice

Axillary web syndrome is a relatively common condition that develops after treatment for breast cancer and is recognized by which of the following signs and symptoms?

• A) A feeling of heaviness in the upper extremity during active flexion and adduction,indicating the initial sign of lymphedema.
• B) Muscle guarding and tenderness of the cervical muscles with fibrosis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle limiting range of motion of the neck.
• C) Cording of the lymphatic vessels from the axilla to the antecubital space and/or forearm restricting shoulder mobility.
• D) Weakness of the serratus anterior after lymph node dissection resulting from surgical damage to the long thoracic nerve.

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