Predictive factors for sentinel lymph nodes and non-sentinel lymph nodes metastatic involvement: a database study of 1,041 melanoma patients - 14/12/15
, Héléne Milot, M.D., F.R.C.S.C. b, Pierre Douville, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. c, Éric J. Gagné, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. c, Sébastien Labonté, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. c, Juan Friede, M.D. d, Francis Morin, M.D., M.Sc. d, Jean-François Ouellet, M.D., F.R.C.S.C. a, Joël Claveau, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., F.A.B.D. eAbstract |
Background |
Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy may identify patients who may need completion lymphadenectomy and adjuvant therapy.
Methods |
Univariate and multivariate analysis were conducted for SLN status in a prospective cohort of 1,041 patients. A biopsy was recommended for melanoma greater than or equal to 1 mm thick or greater than or equal to .75 mm with poor prognostic features.
Results |
For sentinel node status, mitotic rate is very significant in univariate analysis. In multivariate analysis, Breslow, lymphovascular invasion, and primary site were significant. Breslow thickness greater than or equal to 2 mm and SLN with macroscopic burden greater than or equal to 2 mm are the only statistically significant variables predicting the non-SLN status in multivariate analysis.
Conclusions |
The data confirm the importance of Breslow, lymphovascular invasion, and body site for SLN status. The cutoff of 2 mm for tumor load in SLN appears to be a simple technique to find the high-risk patients with further lymph node disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Melanoma, Sentinel lymph node, Breslow thickness, Mitotic rate, Lymphovascular invasion, Lymphadenectomy
Plan
| The current study was approved by all authors. |
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| There were no relevant financial relationships or any sources of support in the form of grants, equipment, or drugs. |
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 211 - N° 1
P. 89-94 - janvier 2016 Retour au numéro
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