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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Sentinel lymph node
  1. Lymph node biopsy 
    ... node to biopsy is used. This is called sentinel lymph node biopsy, and it involves: A tiny amount of ... melanoma , to see if the cancer has spread (sentinel lymph node biopsy or needle biopsy by a radiologist) The ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003933.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lymphatic obstruction 
    Most surgeons now use a technique called sentinel lymph node sampling to reduce your risk for lymphedema after breast cancer surgery. However, this technique is not always appropriate or effective.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Melanoma 
    ... a lab for examination under a microscope. A sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy may be done in some people ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000850.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Breast cancer 
    ... as needle aspiration, ultrasound-guided, stereotactic, or open Sentinel lymph node biopsy to check if the cancer has spread ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000913.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Lymphangiogram 
    ... If you are having this test done with sentinel lymph node biopsy (for breast cancer and melanoma), then you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003798.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Breast cancer in men 
    ... may include: Bone scan CT scan PET scan Sentinel lymph node biopsy to check if the cancer has spread ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007653.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Sentinel node biopsy (image) 
    ... a dye (sometimes mildly radioactive) to pinpoint the lymph node which is closest to the cancer site. Sentinel node biopsy is used to stage many kinds ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19305.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cancer and lymph nodes 
    ... if you have questions or concerns about swollen lymph nodes or your cancer treatment.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000824.htm - Medical Encyclopedia