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What is a sentinel lymph node (SLN)?
National Cancer Institute — A sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the first lymph node(s) to which cancer cells are likely to spread from the primary tumor. Cancer cells may appear in the sentinel node before spreading to other lymph nodes (see Question 2). SLN biopsy can be used ...More…
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Información general sobre el linfedema
National Cancer Institute — El linfedema es la acumulación de líquido en los tejidos blandos del cuerpo cuando el sistema linfático está dañado o bloqueado. El sistema linfático está constituido por una red de vasos linfáticos, tejidos y órganos que transportan la linfa por ...More…
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Lymphedema
National Institutes of Health (Cancer) — Lymphedema is the build-up of fluid in soft body tissues when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. The lymph system is a network of lymph vessels, tissues, and organs that carry lymph throughout the body. Lymphedema occurs when lymph is not ...More…