Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
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Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Definition
A procedure that detects early metastases to the lymph nodes of the axilla. A radioactive tracer material is injected into the tissue prior to surgery and an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the lymph node system. The surgeon uses a small probe to find the lymph node and if the sentinel lymph node is free of cancer, the other lymph nodes in the axilla may not need to be removed. This minimizes the risks and side effects of a full lymph node dissection.
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Synonyms
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping, sentinel lymph node mapping
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