A woman has developed a cancerous lump in each breast, and the skin of the breasts is dimpled. What structure(s) is (are) causing the dimpling?

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The dimpling of the skin in breast cancer is often caused by the involvement of the suspensory ligaments of the breast (also known as Cooper's ligaments). These ligaments can become retracted or tethered due to the tumor, leading to the characteristic dimpling appearance.

A Woman Has Developed a Cancerous Lump in Each Breast