Sentinel node biopsy – Indications #2

Practice Point

Sentinel node biopsy – Indications #2

Perform sentinel node biopsy (SNB) in clinically node negative T1 tumours. SNB can be performed in node negative T2/T3 or multicentric/multifocal cancer, noting that SNB is associated with a higher false negative rate in these cancers.

How this guidance was developed

No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using a consensus process.

Sentinel node biopsy – Indications #2

Practice Point

Perform sentinel node biopsy (SNB) in clinically node negative T1 tumours. SNB can be performed in node negative T2/T3 or multicentric/multifocal cancer, noting that SNB is associated with a higher false negative rate in these cancers.

Principles in action
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Safe and quality care

No evidence-based source recommendation was identified for this topic, which was considered an important aspect of care. This practice point was developed using a consensus process.