Surgical removal of the entire breast without any lymph nodes is a(n):

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A simple mastectomy involves the removal of the entire breast without any lymph nodes being removed. Option A (excisional biopsy) is a procedure to remove a small sample of tissue for examination. Option C (segmental mastectomy) involves the removal of the tumor and a margin of healthy tissue surrounding it. Option D (modified radical mastectomy) involves the removal of the entire breast along with some of the lymph nodes in the armpit region.

Surgical Removal of the Entire Breast Without Any Lymph Nodes