Lymphedema and Axillary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) in Node-Negative Patients with Breast Cancer
| Author | Mohammad Seraj | en |
| Author | Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari | en |
| Author | Leila Angooti Oshnari | en |
| Author | Morteza Yousefi | en |
| Author | Najmeh Bagherhosseini | en |
| Author | Maryam Omrani Hashemi | en |
| Orcid | Mohammad Seraj [0000-0002-9526-3094] | en |
| Orcid | Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari [0000-0002-9938-3587] | en |
| Orcid | Leila Angooti Oshnari [0000-0001-6059-5892] | en |
| Orcid | Morteza Yousefi [0000-0002-7334-8409] | en |
| Orcid | Najmeh Bagherhosseini [0000-0002-2269-1506] | en |
| Orcid | Maryam Omrani Hashemi [0000-0003-1216-6705] | en |
| Issued Date | 2024-12-31 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Breast cancer (BC) poses a significant health concern for females, often resulting in complications such as lymphedema due to treatment effects. Objectives: This study examines the link between lymphedema and the number of removed negative axillary lymph nodes (LNs) after sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in BC patients. Methods: A prospective study from 2016 to 2019 included 150 eligible women out of 1 600 BC patients who underwent axillary sentinel node biopsy (SNB). The prognostic value of isolated negative nodes and BMI in predicting lymphedema post-SLNB was analyzed. Results: Among 950 women receiving radiotherapy, 4% developed lymphedema. Notably, patients with lymphedema were younger (average age 53.34 years). BMI didn't differ significantly, but the number of removed sentinel LN-negatives was crucial. Patients with 4 - 5 nodes removed had an 89.47% likelihood, while those with 1 - 3 nodes had zero incidence. Conclusions: BC-related lymphedema significantly impacts patient well-being. Our study establishes a direct correlation between the number of removed negative LNs and the severity of edema, emphasizing the need for further research. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/ijcm-143398 | en |
| Keyword | Breast Cancer | en |
| Keyword | Axillary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy | en |
| Keyword | Lymphedema | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Lymphedema and Axillary Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) in Node-Negative Patients with Breast Cancer | en |
| Type | Research Article | en |
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