Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
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What Affects the Test
It may not be possible to have a clear result from the small sample taken during a sentinel lymph node biopsy. Surgery to remove additional lymph nodes (axillary dissection) may be needed.
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March 31, 2008- Author:
- Bets Davis, MFA
- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
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