Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Definition

Surgical removal and examination of the sentinel node, the lymph node which is first in receiving the lymphatic drainage of a specified anatomic location and is most likely to be affected by the lymphatic spread of cancer.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Synonyms

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, SNB, Sentinel Node Biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy

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