Patterns of Cellular Distribution with the Sentinel Node Positive for Breast Cancer

Background. Sentinel node biopsy (SNB) represents the standard of care in breast cancer axillary evaluation. Our study aims to characterize the patterns of malignant cell distribution within the sentinel nodes (SN). Methods. In a retrospective IRB-approved study, we examined the anatomic location of...

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Main Authors: Ekaterini Tsiapali, Marcia M. Schmidt, Don Dizon, Margaret Steinhoff, Jennifer Gass
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Breast Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/873987