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Breast Cancer
Researchers at Democritus University release new data on breast cancer
April 2nd, 2009
"Frozen section biopsy has been widely used for intraoperative diagnosis and evaluation of sentinel lymph nodes, so a decision can be made regarding whether to perform axillary clearance during primary surgery. This Study aims to discuss the reliability of a simpler and faster method - touch imprint cytology - in the interpretation of metastasis from breast cancer," scientists in Greece report. "A retrospective review of 41 sentinel lymph node biopsies from patients with breast cancer were examined by intraoperative imprint cytology using rapid Diff-Quick staining. Paraffin-e in bedded permanent sections were examined using hematoxylin and eosin stained sections front...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-02)
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