Sentinel Node Study Flashcards
1
Q
sentinel node
A
first node to receive drainage from a tumor site
2
Q
ideal particle sizes
A
10-100 nm
3
Q
dose of 99mTc-SC for breast ca if sx the same day. different day?
A
same 5-30 MBq IV
different day is up to 370 Mbq
4
Q
dose of 99mTc-SC for melanoma
A
5-120 MBq
5
Q
imaging needs to be done for…
A
melanoma
6
Q
if lesion is on the trunk… what needs to be done when imaging melanoma?
A
obtaining a 300 sec static with a transmission source behind the pt
image axial and inguinal nodes
7
Q
when are sentinel nodes generally seen?
A
within 30-60 mins of injection
