sentinel lymph node biopsy

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alternativeTo axillary lymph node dissection
gptkbp:complication infection
seroma
allergic reaction to dye
gptkbp:detects metastasis
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1990s
gptkbp:guidelineRecommendedFor clinically node-negative patients
early-stage breast cancer
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sentinel lymph node biopsy
gptkbp:involves injection of dye
injection of tracer
removal of sentinel lymph node
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
gptkbp:reduces risk of lymphedema
gptkbp:requires pathological examination
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:cancer
melanoma
cancer staging
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:lumpectomy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6