Controversies in surgical pathology: minimal involvement of sentinel lymph node in breast carcinoma: prevailing concepts and challenging problems.

TitleControversies in surgical pathology: minimal involvement of sentinel lymph node in breast carcinoma: prevailing concepts and challenging problems.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsRivera M, Merlin S, Hoda RS, Gopalan A, Hoda SA
JournalInt J Surg Pathol
Volume12
Issue4
Pagination301-6
Date Published2004 Oct
ISSN1066-8969
KeywordsAdult, Aged, Axilla, Breast Neoplasms, Carcinoma, Female, Humans, Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Metastasis, Pathology, Surgical, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Abstract

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has attained "standard of care'' status in the management of breast carcinoma. However, the pathological interpretation and clinical consequences of "minimally involved'' sentinel lymph nodes remain controversial. Herein, we present some of the complex and challenging pathological problems inherent in this evolving setting. Clearly, at least some of our current concepts regarding "minimally involved'' sentinel lymph nodes need reappraisal.

DOI10.1177/106689690401200402
Alternate JournalInt J Surg Pathol
PubMed ID15494855
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