The surgical anatomy of the mammary gland (part 1.). General structure, embryogenesis, histology, the nipple-areolar complex, the fascia of the glandular tissue and the chest wall

The rapid development of surgical techniques used in breast surgery requires an excellent knowledge of mammary gland anatomy. This article presents the most up-to-date information on embryogenesis as well as the histology and general anatomy of the breast. Particular attention has been given to the structure of the nipple-areolar complex and the anatomy of the chest wall and mammary gland fascia.