Optimal imaging time for Tc-99m phytate lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel lymph node mapping in patients with breast cancer

Objectives: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) sampling has become a standard practice in managing early-stage breast cancer. Lymphoscintigraphy is one of the major methods used. The radioactive tracer used in Taiwan is Tc-99m phytate. However, this agent is not commonly used around the world and the optimal...

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Published in:	Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Ching-Chun Ho, Yu-Hung Chen, Shu-Hsin Liu, Hwa-Tsung Chen, Ming-Che Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Subjects:	Breast cancer Lymphoscintigraphy Phytate Sentinel lymph node
Online Access:	http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2019;volume=31;issue=3;spage=163;epage=168;aulast=Ho