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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 669-676 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 15 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology