peau de orange

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I have a question about Inflammatory breast tumors

I think ive seen a question on UW or something that asking what causes the dimpling of the skin in peau de orange

And i thinkkkk there were 2 answers 1) invasion and blockage of lymphatics
and 2) because of suspensory(coopers) ligaments.
I think the answers on UW was coopers ligaments,but i dont understand why #1 would be incorrect

What is the correct explanation?

 

[ProtossCarrier]

because it's the suspensory ligaments pulling skins down and making those pits.

 

[sgod34]

because it's the suspensory ligaments pulling skins down and making those pits.

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Invasion and blockage of lymphatics are what cause the breast to be warm, moist and reddish.

 

[xrevision]

Edematous skin, from lymph blockage and traction on the suspensory ligaments from the invasive carcinoma.