Sentinel node techniques in cancer of the vulva.
The sentinel lymph node procedure, with the combined technique (preoperative lymphoscintigraphy with (99m)Technetium-labeled Nanocolloid and Patente Blue V ), is a promising staging technique for patients with vulvar cancer. The clinical implementation of the sentinel lymph node procedure and the role of additional histopathologic techniques of the sentinel lymph nodes are under investigation.
de Hullu
Joanne A
JA
Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University Hospital Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, The Netherlands.
van der Zee
Ate G J
AG
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*