Skipped sentinel lymph node basin in a patient with forearm cutaneous melanoma: A case report

Noel,Olivier F.; Clune,James

doi:10.3892/ol.2024.14366

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Skipped sentinel lymph node basin in a patient with forearm cutaneous melanoma: A case report

Authors:
- Olivier F. Noel
- James Clune
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Affiliations: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yale‑New Haven Hospital, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA
Article Number: 233
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Published online on: March 26, 2024

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Abstract

Sentinel lymph node biopsy is an important tool in the management of malignant melanoma, particularly in predicting micrometastasis to regional lymph nodes. Cases of secondary drainage to lymph nodes outside of conventional nodal basins and overall unusual lymph node localization have been reported. The present study reports a unique case of a ‘skipped sentinel lymph node basin’ pattern in a patient with a right forearm malignant melanoma. Lymphatic mapping using cutaneous lymphoscintigraphy revealed localization at the right supraclavicular lymph node, bypassing right axilla localization despite no prior axillary dissection or previous surgery or radiation. This unique pattern outlined in the present report adds to our understanding of disease localization and unique presentations.

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Journals

International Journal of Molecular Medicine

International Journal of Oncology

Molecular Medicine Reports

Oncology Reports

Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Oncology Letters

Biomedical Reports

Molecular and Clinical Oncology

World Academy of Sciences Journal

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International Journal of Epigenetics

Medicine International

Skipped sentinel lymph node basin in a patient with forearm cutaneous melanoma: A case report

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