Role of axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with pure ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is an effective tool for axillary staging in patients with invasive breast cancer. This procedure has been recently proposed as part of the treatment for patients with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS),...

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Main Authors: Capitanio Giovanni, Mencarelli Roberto, Lise Mario, Pietrarota Paolo, Burelli Paolo, Scalco Giuliano, Franchini Zeno, Marconato Renato, Carcoforo Paolo, Zavagno Giorgio, Ballarin Andrea, Pierobon Maria, Marconato Giorgia, Nitti Donato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/5/28