Current techniques in sentinel node mapping.
The prognosis for patients with breast cancer or melanoma largely depends on the involvement of nearby lymph nodes. This article examines techniques used to identify and assess sentinel nodes--those that drain the cancerous area. Such techniques may permit more conservative, node-sparing treatment. Studies evaluating the use of both radiopharmaceuticals and colored dyes are described.
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Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies, University of New Mexico, USA.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D004396:Coloring Agents; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals
D004396:Coloring Agents; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals