Incidental findings in negative sentinel lymph nodes of patients with malignant melanoma: report of three cases

Am J Dermatopathol. 2007 Feb;29(1):104-5. doi: 10.1097/01.dad.0000245199.57977.5c.

Abstract

We present three cases of benign SLN that were clinically suspicious for involvement by metastatic melanoma and where found to be involved with other diseases or deposits previously unknown.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Female
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Macrophages / metabolism
  • Macrophages / pathology
  • Male
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma-Specific Antigens
  • Neoplasm Proteins / metabolism
  • S100 Proteins / metabolism
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy*
  • Silicones / adverse effects
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tattooing / adverse effects

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Melanoma-Specific Antigens
  • Neoplasm Proteins
  • S100 Proteins
  • Silicones