title: Current techniques in sentinel node mapping.
abstract: 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.
authors: Organizational Learning and Instructional Technologies, University of New Mexico, USA.
authors: B L
authors: BL
authors: Kamm
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals