Intraoperative frozen biopsy and sentinel lymph nodes technique have not shown sufficient accuracy to avoid extended lymphadenectomy, due to the significant rates of skip lymphatic metastasis.

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Increased size of one or more lymph nodes. Most are in the neck. Also, includes swollen lymph nodes in the armpit or groin It's larger than the same node on the other side of the body Normal nodes are ...

Lymphatic vessels help drain lymph, the colorless fluid that brings nutrients to your cells. Lymph also helps protect your body from bacteria and viruses. A block in your lymphatic vessels causes your ...

It is often the result of an enlarged lymph node. Many armpit lumps appear and then go away after a few days. Pain may or may not be present. A healthcare provider should check any armpit lump that is ...

Lung biopsy is a relatively frequently performed procedure with considerable benefit for patient management but it may, on rare occasions, result in the death of the patient. It is a multidisciplinary ...

Your healthcare provider may also feel for pain or swollen lymph nodes in your neck, and examine your jaw, nose, and mouth. Additional tests won't always be necessary, but some cases may require a ...

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