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What is the cpt code for excision of right axilla mass with right axillary lymph node dissection?
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What is axillary dissection?
Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure that incises (opens) the armpit (axilla or axillary) to identify, examine, or remove lymph nodes (small glands, part of the lymphatic system, which filters cellular fluids).
When is axillary dissection utilized?
Axillary dissection is utilized to stage breast cancer in order to determine the necessity of further treatment based on cancer cell spread. Additionally, axillary dissection includes removal and pathological examination of axillary lymph nodes.
What is a modified radical mastectomy?
A modified radical is a total mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection, but with preservation of the pectoral muscles.
Where is the axillary artery?
The axillary artery moves oxygenated blood to the the upper limbs, axilla and thorax. :)
By what measure does sentinel lymph node biopsy have a significantly lower rate of complications than axillary lymph node dissection?
One study found that only 2.6% of patients who had SLNB developed lymphedema, compared to 27% of patients who had ALND.
What is the difference between an incision and excision of lymph nodes?
The difference between incision and excision of lymph nodes is very simple. The incision of a lymph node is when the biopsy only takes part of the lymph node during surgery. The excision of the lymph node is when the whole lymph node is removed.
What is the definition of axillary suspension?
Axillary is defined as of or relating to the armpit, and the lymph nodes therein. Axillary suspension, therefore, usually refers to a stoppage of the flow in those lymph nodes.
What is the pathway you would take from the lymph capillary in the right arm to the lymph node in the axilla?
The lymph capillary in the right arm channels excess fluid from plasma. This fluid flows in the direction of the lymph nodes in the axilla through larger lymphatic vessels where the fluid becomes lymph.
How can breast cancer spread to axilla?
The first station for the spread of breast cancer is the lymph nodes in the axilla then to the lymph nodes in the neck. If a patient has a biopsy it is not uncommon to have a test on the lymphnodes there.
Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive their lymph from?
the arms and mammary glands.
Where do the lymph nodes of the axillary region receive lymph from?
the arms and mammary glands.
When doing a lumpectomy are the sentinel lymph nodes also removed along with the axillary lymph nodes?
Typically, the sentinel nodes are axillary nodes. If you are having the axillary nodes removed, the sentinal nodes will also be removed.
