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What procedure is preferred over radical mastectomy due to equivalent survival outcomes but decreased morbidity?
What procedure is preferred over radical mastectomy due to equivalent survival outcomes but decreased morbidity?
- Intraoperative lymph node evaluation
- Breast-conserving surgery (correct)
- Mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Which lymph nodes are assessed during the sentinel lymph node biopsy?
Which lymph nodes are assessed during the sentinel lymph node biopsy?
- Levels I, II, and III
- No lymph nodes
- Only level I (correct)
- Level IV
What is the purpose of intraoperative lymph node evaluation?
What is the purpose of intraoperative lymph node evaluation?
- Determining lymph node involvement during surgery (correct)
- Assessing distant metastasis
- Checking for tumor recurrence
- Monitoring radiation therapy response
When is sentinel lymph node biopsy indicated?
When is sentinel lymph node biopsy indicated?
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What is the significance of a negative sentinel lymph node?
What is the significance of a negative sentinel lymph node?
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