The evolution of lymph node assessment in breast cancer.
Lymph node evaluation remains integral in the management of breast cancer for prognostic and therapeutic purposes. The introduction of sentinel lymph node biopsy has revolutionized axillary surgery, presenting new challenges relating to clinical implications and quality which will be reviewed in this article.
Quan
May Lynn
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Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. maylynn.quan@sunnybrook.ca
McCready
David
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D001365:Axilla; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000473:pathology; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy