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Adverse Drug Reaction
Adverse drug reactions might occur during lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy
December 8th, 2005
Scientists reported that adverse drug reactions (ADRs) might occur during lymphatic mapping (LM) and sentinel lymph node biopsy for solid neoplasms. "Currently, 1% isosulfan blue dye and technetium-99-labeled sulfur colloid (SC) are used in lymphatic mapping (LM). Several reports have suggested that the incidence of ADRs during LM is high," researchers in the United States reported. "We report our experience with LM for solid neoplasms in order to determine the incidence and risk factors for development of ADRs. Seven hundred fifty-three patients (90% women, mean age 57) underwent LM with blue dye alone or in combination with SC from 1998 to 2004....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-08)
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