Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy involves the removal and examination of the Sentinel Lymph Nodes to check for the presence of cancer CELLS.
Description
A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy is a Clinical Investigation.
A Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy involves the removal and examination of the Sentinel Lymph Nodes to check for the presence of cancer CELLS.
For further information on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies, see the National Cancer Institute website.
Also Known As
This NHS Business Definition is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sentinel Node Biopsy |
| Plural | Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsies |
| Short name | SNB |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | NUMBER OF NODES EXAMINED (POST SENTINEL NODE COMPLETION LYMPHADENECTOMY) | references in description Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy |
| Data Element | NUMBER OF NODES POSITIVE (POST SENTINEL NODE COMPLETION LYMPHADENECTOMY) | references in description Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy |
| Attribute | SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY OUTCOME | references in description Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy |