Characteristics of the sentinel lymph node in breast cancer predict further involvement of higher-echelon nodes in the axilla: a study to evaluate the need for complete axillary lymph node dissection. [electronic resource]
- Archives of surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) Jun 2001
- 688-92 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.; Validation Study
0004-0010
10.1001/archsurg.136.6.688 doi
Axilla Biopsy Breast Neoplasms--pathology Coloring Agents Eosine Yellowish-(YS) Female Hematoxylin Humans Immunohistochemistry Intraoperative Care Keratins Lymph Node Excision--methods Lymphatic Metastasis--pathology Neoplasm Staging--methods Patient Selection Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Prospective Studies Risk Factors Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy--methods