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Published on: August 19, 2021
Delayed lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel node mapping following wide local excision in primary melanoma
Amitabh Thacoor1, Pennylouise Hever1, Allan Ponniah1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, England, UK.
Dermatology Online Journal
|June 5, 2026
Summary
Delayed sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after melanoma wide local excision (WLE) may show varied results. Comparing pre- and post-WLE lymphoscintigraphy reveals changes in sentinel lymph node location and number, impacting staging accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is crucial for melanoma staging, typically done with wide local excision (WLE).
- The accuracy of delayed lymphatic mapping after prior WLE for melanoma is not well-established.
- Lymphatic mapping guides the identification of sentinel lymph nodes for metastasis assessment.
