Lymph node biopsy is a test in which a lymph node or a piece of a lymph node is removed for examination under a microscope (see: biopsy). The lymphatic system is made up of several lymph nodes connected by lymph vessels. The nodes produce white blood cells (lymphocytes) that fight infections. When an infection is present, the lymph nodes swell, pr...
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A diagnostic surgical procedure used to find out if the melanoma has spread to the lymph nodes. It involves the surgeon identifying the first lymph node, known as the “sentinel node,” to receive lymph draining from the site of the primary tumor. The sentinel node is found by injecting radioactive material and/or
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(lymph gland biopsy) Taking out a lymph node to look at it under the microscope. This is to see if it contains any cancer cells. It is a very small operation. It is normally done under a general anaesthetic, but you should be able to go home the same day.
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