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5 Δεκ 2023 · The axillary lymph nodes, also known commonly as axillary nodes, are a group of lymph nodes in the axilla that receive lymph from vessels that drain the arm, the walls of the thorax, the breast and the upper walls of the abdomen.
Features of normal axillary lymph nodes. Normal LN should be oval and have a smooth well-defined margin. The cortex should be slightly hypoechoic on US and uniformly thin, measuring 3 mm or less. Features suggesting metastatic axillary lymph nodes
12 Νοε 2019 · This review provides historical and current data to support the role of imaging-based axillary lymph node staging and sentinel lymph node biopsy as the standard of care for axillary management in women with a diagnosis of breast cancer, before and after neoadjuvant systemic therapy.
21 Απρ 2020 · Axillary lymph node (LN) metastasis is the most important predictor of overall recurrence and survival in patients with breast cancer, and accurate assessment of axillary LN involvement is an essential component in staging breast cancer.
23 Δεκ 2014 · Although the axilla is partially imaged on mammography, axillary lymph nodes can often be seen. Classically, benign axillary lymph nodes typically are smaller than 2 cm in maximal size and have a hilar radiolucent notch. Increased size and/or increased density of a node on mammography raises concern for pathology.
1 Οκτ 2013 · Identifying the presence of axillary node and internal mammary node metastases in patients with invasive breast cancer is critical for determining prognosis and for deciding on appropriate treatment. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is the definitive method to exclude axillary metastases.
30 Οκτ 2023 · Key facts about the axillary lymph nodes; Definition: A collection of 5 groups of lymph nodes found in the axillary region of the upper limb: Classification: Lateral, anterior (pectoral), posterior (subscapular), central and apical groups. Drainage areas: Upper limb, breast and trunk above the umbilicus
