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GlossarySentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

surgical procedure to check cancer spread in lymph nodes

A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) is a surgical procedure used to determine if cancer has spread beyond a primary tumor into the lymphatic system. During the procedure, the sentinel lymph node—the first lymph node to which cancer cells are likely to spread from the primary tumor—is identified, removed, and examined for the presence of cancer cells. This technique helps in staging cancer and planning appropriate treatment.

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research Predictors of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in Melanoma

January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”

Thicker melanomas and nodular types are more likely to spread to sentinel lymph nodes.

research Deep Learning Model to Predict Sentinel Lymph Node Status in Melanoma Patients

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

The AI model somewhat predicts lymph node status in melanoma patients using skin sample images.

research Sentinel Lymph Node in Early Stage Ovarian Cancer: A Literature Review

5 citations , October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences”

Sentinel lymph node mapping is safe and effective for early-stage ovarian cancer but isn't yet standard practice.

research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas

68 citations , September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

research Malignant Melanoma and Its Stromal Nonimmune Microecosystem

10 citations , January 2012 in “Journal of Oncology”

The surrounding tissue plays a crucial role in the growth and spread of skin cancer.

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community Testosterone in Reference Range Doesn't Cause Hair Loss

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Testosterone within the normal range does not significantly contribute to male pattern baldness (MPB); DHT is the main factor that can be controlled. Genetics play a crucial role in hair loss, and treatments like finasteride and dutasteride, which block DHT, can help despite potentially raising testosterone levels.