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Sentinel node biopsy in melanoma: Technical considerations of the procedure as performed at the john wayne cancer institute

Year: 2010

Type: review

Abstract: Since its first description in 1990, sentinel node (SN) biopsy has become the standard for accurate staging of a melanoma-draining regional lymphatic basin. This minimally invasive, multidisciplinary technique can detect occult metastases by selective sampling and focused pathologic analysis of the first nodes on the afferent lymphatic pathway from a primary cutaneous melanoma. An understanding of preoperative lymphoscintigraphy, intraoperative lymphatic mapping, and the definition of SN are critical for surgical expertise with SN biopsy.

Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology

DOI: 10.1002/jso.21581

Authors: Sanjay P. Bagaria, Mark B. Faries, Donald L. Morton

Institution: Saint John's Health Center

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze