A way to identify the sentinel lymph node by injection of a radioactive substance, blue dye or both near the tumour….

Removal of the sentinel node. If this is clear, no further lymph nodes are removed….

The first lymph node to receive lymph fluid directly from a tumour….

A procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected into the skin to identify sentinel lymph nodes….

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection.

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection….

A procedure in which tissue is removed from an organ or lymph node using a needle….