SPECT/CT for preoperative sentinel node localization
The value of SPECT/CT for detection and localization of sentinel nodes is reviewed. SPECT/CT depicts extra sentinel nodes and identifies non‐nodal tracer accumulation. SPECT/CT is indicated in patients with complex lymphatic drainage as often present in patients with head, neck and scapular melanoma...
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Published in | Journal of surgical oncology Vol. 101; no. 2; pp. 184 - 190 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Hoboken
Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
01.02.2010
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Summary: | The value of SPECT/CT for detection and localization of sentinel nodes is reviewed. SPECT/CT depicts extra sentinel nodes and identifies non‐nodal tracer accumulation. SPECT/CT is indicated in patients with complex lymphatic drainage as often present in patients with head, neck and scapular melanoma, breast cancer patients with extra‐axillary sentinel nodes and patients with tumors draining to pelvic nodes. SPECT/CT also clarifies the drainage pattern of inconclusive conventional images (non‐visualization or unclear location of the nodes). J. Surg. Oncol. 2010;101:184–190. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. |
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Bibliography: | ark:/67375/WNG-BC4XDMW4-K istex:09630C7CDD0D27D2505AED2A1AE91B1BDB0FF860 ArticleID:JSO21439 Urologist. Emeritus Professor of Surgery. Resident in Surgery. Nuclear Medicine Physician. Head and Neck Surgeon. Surgeon. |
ISSN: | 0022-4790 1096-9098 |
DOI: | 10.1002/jso.21439 |