Correct identification of a sentinel node postselective lymphadenectomy using antimony levels.
This study describes a case report where there was uncertainty as to which lymph node was the sentinel lymph node postlymphadenectomy. The matter was resolved by using a novel technique to analyse the antimony levels of the tissue paraffin-embedded specimens. This is the first report of this technique being used to facilitate clinical decision-making.
Moncrieff
Marc
M
The Sydney Melanoma Unit, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. marc@moncrieff.net
Scolyer
Richard
R
Thompson
John
J
Beavis
Alison
A
Uren
Roger
R
Stretch
Jonathan
J
D000965:Antimony / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000601:surgery; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000737:chemistry / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
D000965:Antimony