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SENTINEL LYMPH NODE

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the

hypothetical first lymph node or group

of nodes draining a cancer.

Proponents of sentinel lymph node biopsy

(SLNB) believe that if the SLN is negative for

malignancy, regional nodal dissection can be

spared, which in turn reduces operative time

and morbidity.

Journal of Nuclear Medicine August 2001, 42 (8) 1198-1215.