Positive axillary lymph node

Lymph node in the armpit to which cancer has spread

A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer cells are present.

References

  • Positive axillary lymph node entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Dictionary of Cancer Terms. U.S. National Cancer Institute.

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