With ICG (indocyanine green) dye sentinel lymph node biopsy, the sentinel lymph node in the breast is found and identified. The first lymph node that drains lymph fluid from the breast is called the sentinel lymph node. It is usually the first place where breast cancer cells spread, so looking at the sentinel lymph node can help figure out how far cancer has spread and help decide how to treat it.
A small amount of ICG dye is injected into the breast during an ICG dye sentinel lymph node biopsy. The sentinel lymph node takes in the dye, making it easier to find with a special camera or another imaging device. Once the sentinel lymph node is found, it is taken out and checked to see if it has cancer cells.
Most of the time, an ICG dye sentinel lymph node biopsy is done at the same time as a breast biopsy or surgery. It is a safe and effective way to find the sentinel lymph node and can help people with breast cancer decide how to treat themselves.
Most of the time, an ICG dye sentinel lymph node biopsy is done when there are concerns about breast cancer or other abnormal cells in the breast. It is often used with a breast biopsy or surgery, such as a mastectomy or lumpectomy, to find out if the breast is cancerous.
There are a few times when a sentinel lymph node biopsy with ICG dye might be suggested, such as:
An ICG dye sentinel lymph node biopsy could help your health in a number of ways, such as:
Your doctor will be able to talk to you about the possible risks and benefits of an ICG dye sentinel lymph node biopsy and help you make a decision about the care that is best for you.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Dr Mansi Chowhan. She is a highly accomplished surgical oncologist who has more than 11 years of expertise. She also earned a gold medal during her post-graduate studies. Her areas of expertise include oncoplastic breast surgery, head and neck surgery, and reconstructive operations.
About
Dr. Mansi Chowhan
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon-Surgical Oncologist
MS (Gold Medalist), FIAGES, MCh Breast Oncoplasty (UK), Fellow Breast Surgery (Paris), Fellow Head & Neck Surgery, IFHNOS – MSKCC (New York)
Dr. Mansi Chowhan is an expert Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with experience of more than 14 years and has been awarded with a gold medal during her surgical post-graduation. Dr. Mansi is well-trained from world renowned surgeons and cancer institutions like the Paris Breast Centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (New York), University of East Anglia (U.K.) and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. She is a skilled surgeon with over 14 years of experience in some of the best hospitals in the Delhi- NCR region including Fortis Hospital, Artemis Hospital, Paras Hospital and Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, CK Birla Hospital. She works with utmost dedication and compassion to deliver international standard and personalized cancer care to the patients.
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