A bean-shaped organ surrounded by a connective tissue capsule. It is part of the lymphatic system and is found throughout the body. It is composed predominantly of lymphocytes and its main function is immune protection.

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Claudio Amanti, Augusto Lombardi, Stefano Maggi et al. · 2008

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Lymph Node

Ellen D. McPhail, Paul J. Kurtin · 2016

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Lymph Node

Pranab Dey · Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks · 2012

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Lymph node

Neda Zarrin-Khameh, Maryam Mohammadkhani, M. Lisa Zhang · Elsevier eBooks · 2026

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Lymph Node

SpringerReference · 2011

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Lymph Node

Xiaohong Zhang, Nadine S. Aguilera · 2015

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Lymph Node

Jan W. Gooch · 2011

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LYMPH NODE

Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

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10 Vascularized Lymph Node TransferVascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT)

2024

Lymphedema is a pathologic condition that involves the accumulation of lymphatic fluid leading to tissue swelling. Options for surgical treatment of lymphedema can be categorized into two groups: excisional and physiological methods. The goal of physiological treatment is to restore the lymphatic drainage. The vascularized lymph node transfer is a free tissue transfer with lymph nodes has been practiced in lymphatic surgery for two decades. It is unclear whether the transferred lymph nodes act as a sponge to absorb lymphatic fluids into the venous system, or if they really induce lymphangiogenesis. The groin has been considered as the first choice for many years. However, other donor sites have been lately described as alternative options, with less risk of potential iatrogenic lymphedema at the donor site. Indocyanine green images and reverse lymphatic mapping technology are mandatory when vascularized lymph node transfer is planned. This chapter will describe the different available donor sites, indications, surgical techniques, and outcomes.

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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection

National Cancer Institute · Definitions · 2020

Ope n Pe e r Re v ie w on Qe ios Ope n Pe e r Re v ie w on Qe ios

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[Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection].

Masakuni Noguchi, K Tsugawa, K Miwa et al. · PubMed · 2000

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is a useful way of assessing axillary status and obviating axillary dissection in patients with node-negative breast cancer. A combination of dye- and gamma probe-guided methods can identify SLN more accurately and easily than either of these techniques alone. On the other hand, SLN biopsy is highly accurate and sensitive in patients with small tumors, and no false-negative SLN biopsy has been reported for a breast cancer < 1.0-1.5 cm. Moreover, extensive intraoperative examination of SLNs using frozen sections can attain a sensitivity comparable to that obtained by histologic examination on the permanent sections. In practice, therefore, axillary dissection can be avoided in patients with small tumors in whom the SLNs are negative.

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Fixed Lymph Node

National Cancer Institute · Definitions · 2020

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Occipital Lymph Node

National Cancer Institute · Definitions · 2020

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Lymph Node Status

Danielle R. Heller, R Jean, Sajid Khan · Journal of the American College of Surgeons · 2019

Heller, Danielle R. MD, MHS; Jean, Raymond A. MD, MHS; Khan, Sajid A. MD, FACS Author Information

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