Sentinel node techniques in cancer of the vulva

Curr Womens Health Rep. 2003 Feb;3(1):19-26.

Abstract

The sentinel lymph node procedure, with the combined technique (preoperative lymphoscintigraphy with (99m)Technetium-labeled Nanocolloid and Patente Blue V ), is a promising staging technique for patients with vulvar cancer. The clinical implementation of the sentinel lymph node procedure and the role of additional histopathologic techniques of the sentinel lymph nodes are under investigation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy* / methods
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / pathology*