Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Biopsy, Sentinel Lymph Node

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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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: April 17, 2006
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology Brent Shoji, MD - General Surgery
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