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Prognostic false-positivity of the sentinel node in melanoma.

Nat Clin Pract Oncol. 2008 Jan; 5(1): 18-23Thomas JM It is a basic tenet of the sentinel lymph-node biopsy procedure that all positive sentinel lymph nodes will inevitably progress to palpable nodal recurrence if not removed. Comparison of survival is, therefore, considered permissible among patients with positive sentinel lymph nodes who undergo early lymphadenectomy with [...]