Title | Pathological examination of sentinel lymph node in breast cancer: potential problems and possible solutions. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | Hoda SA, Chiu A, Resetkova E, Harigopal M, Hoda RS, Osborne MP |
Journal | Microsc Res Tech |
Volume | 59 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 85-91 |
Date Published | 2002 Oct 15 |
ISSN | 1059-910X |
Keywords | Breast Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Lymph Node Excision, Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Metastasis, Neoplasm Staging, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy |
Abstract | Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy has emerged during the last few years as a viable option for staging the axilla in the treatment of breast carcinoma. This procedure can potentially identify patients who would be helped by full axillary lymph node dissection (the SLN-positive cases), and those who would not (the SLN-negative cases). Review of the literature confirms the promise of SLN; however, the possible problems in the pathological handling of SLN, including the microscopic misinterpretation of benign structures and "spurious" immunohistochemical staining, need wider recognition. |
DOI | 10.1002/jemt.10179 |
Alternate Journal | Microsc Res Tech |
PubMed ID | 12373718 |
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Syed Hoda, M.D.