Internal mammary lymphoscintigraphy in breast carcinoma: A study of 1072 patients

Abstract

Data comparable to the results of surgical excision and histological examination of internal mammary nodes can be obtained from parasternal lymphoscintigraphy. Unlike surgical extirpation, the technique is simple, can be repeated, and provides a significant, non-invasive means of individual patient assessment. Preliminary data on the prognostic implications of the abnormal lymphoscintigram indicate relevance of the technique in clinical staging of breast carcinoma and the more rational management of this disease.