lymph nodes associated with the breast Flashcards
1
Q
where do more than 85% of lymph nodes from the breast enter
A
lymph nodes of the axillary region
2
Q
some nodes are in physical contact with what tissue
A
breast tissue
3
Q
remainder of the lymph enters along what part of the sternum
A
lateral edges of sternum
4
Q
what is the sentinel lymph node (SLN)
A
first node to which cancer spread