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Review
. 2009 Mar 15;99(4):194-8.
doi: 10.1002/jso.21201.

The evolution of lymph node assessment in breast cancer

May Lynn Quan  1 , David McCready
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Review

The evolution of lymph node assessment in breast cancer

May Lynn Quan et al. J Surg Oncol. .

Abstract

Lymph node evaluation remains integral in the management of breast cancer for prognostic and therapeutic purposes. The introduction of sentinel lymph node biopsy has revolutionized axillary surgery, presenting new challenges relating to clinical implications and quality which will be reviewed in this article.

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