Skipping sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with clinically node-negative, hormonal receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer did not compromise regional control or ...

According to findings from a 63-center international study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, complete lymph node excision may not be essential for improved outcomes in melanoma.

A recent prospective study sought to identify the subgroup of melanoma patients (based on age and tumor thickness) in which the risk of nodal metastasis is low and who may avoid routine SLN biopsy.

In an usual presentation of bilateral breast implant rupture leading to severe locoregional silicone granulomatous lymphadenopathy, researchers found surgical excision of encroaching lymph nodes ...

Evaluation of patients with surgically resected high-risk melanoma receiving adjuvant therapy in routine clinical practice in the United States. *Median (IQR). Millimeters (mm). This is an ASCO ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients receiving wide local excision or Mohs micrographic surgery showed similar survival outcomes (HR = 1.04) ...

A lymph node biopsy is a test that checks for disease in your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped organs located in different parts of your body. They’re found close to internal organs ...

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Dr. Fatma Tuncer, is a fellowship trained Plastic Surgeon at the University of Utah. Her clinical interests include lymphedema, breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and lower extremity reconstruction.