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Pathologic examination of sentinel lymph node for breast carcinoma

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Abstract

Comprehensive pathologic evaluation of the sentinel lymph node using step sections and cytokeratin immunohistochemistry enhances detection of micrometastases and optimizes the staging of breast carcinoma. This review discusses our current understanding of the pathologic and molecular techniques for sentinel node examination.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)798-805
Number of pages8
JournalWorld Journal of Surgery
Volume25
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001

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