Current status of sentinel lymph node biopsy in solid malignancies

World Journal of Surgical Oncology

关键词: Sentinel node biopsy;    lymphatic mapping;    melanoma;    breast cancer;    colon cancer;    randomised trials;   

DOI  :  10.1186/1477-7819-2-9

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract

Lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy were first reported in 1977 by Cabanas for penile cancer. Since that time, the technique has become rapidly assimilated into clinical practice. The sentinel node concept has been validated in cutaneous melanoma and breast cancer. However, follow-up data of patients from randomised trials is needed to establish the clinical significance of sentinel lymph node biopsy before accepting the procedure as a standard of care. This technique has the potential to be utilised in all solid tumours like colon, gastric, oesophageal, lung, gynaecologic, and head and neck cancer. This paper reviews the current status of sentinel lymph node biopsy in solid tumours.

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