Different outcome in node-positive breast cancer patients found by axillary ultrasound or sentinel node procedure

ConclusionThis nationwide retrospective study shows that young patients found positive by UGLNB have less favorable disease characteristics and a worse prognosis compared to patients with a positive SLNB. Selection by ultrasound plays an important role when axillary treatment strategies are considered. Hence, the conclusions of the Z0011 trial cannot unconditionally be applied to patients with a positive UGLNB.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research