The impact of axillary lymph node dissection on the prognosis of breast cancer patients undergoing up-front mastectomy with Sentinel lymph node micrometastases

The impact of axillary lymph node dissection on the prognosis of breast cancer patients undergoing up-front mastectomy with Sentinel lymph node micrometastases

Abstract Traditionally, completion axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) has been standard for breast cancer patients with positive sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs). However, ALND poses risks of morbidity. Recent trials suggest omission of ALND may be safe in selected cases. Controversy exists regarding...

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Main Authors: Wu Ding, YongTian Chen, Yingli Lin, Xiaoliang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Total mastectomy
Sentinel lymph node
Macrometastasis
Axillary therapy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-91405-1
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