In general, a lymph node is a checkpoint along the route of your lymphatic system, a part of your immune system that’s ...
N1 Single lymph node metastasis, 2 cm or less in greatest dimension N1 Single regional lymph node metastasis in the true pelvis (hypogastric, obturator, external iliac or presacral lymph node ...
Open primary retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) has an acceptable morbidity profile in men with testicular cancer, ...
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...
A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an ...
A newly described stage of a lymph node-like structure seen in liver tumors after presurgical immunotherapy may be vital to ...
A recent study reveals that extended lymphadenectomy offers no survival advantage over standard lymphadenectomy for patients ...
With the goals of informing surgical management, improving long-term outcomes and lowering death rates of patients with testicular cancer, a study has found that the conventional, versatile open ...