Biopsy Procedures: Sentinel Node Localization

What is sentinel node localization?

Physicians conduct a sentinel node localization procedure to determine if cancer has spread outside the initially found cancerous tissue into the lymphatic system. A tracer material is inserted into the body so the doctor can locate the lymph nodes during surgery. These lymph nodes are then removed and analyzed for cancerous cells.

The video below provides an overview of the sentinel node localization procedure:

What to Expect From a Sentinel Node Biopsy?

Sources:

Yerbba — Breast Center. (2021, Feb. 18). What to Expect From a Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer? [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24mzaIpA6DM

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). (n.d.). Sentinel node biopsy. MayoClinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/sentinel-node-biopsy/about/pac-20385264#:~:text=Sentinel%20node%20biopsy%20is%20a,into%20which%20a%20tumor%20drains