Pathologic examination of sentinel lymph node for breast carcinoma.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Comprehensive pathologic evaluation of the sentinel lymph node using step sections and cytokeratin immunohistochemistry enhances detection of micrometastases and optimizes the staging of breast carcinoma. This review discusses our current understanding of the pathologic and molecular techniques for sentinel node examination.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy