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Int J Stomatol ›› 2023, Vol. 50 ›› Issue (5): 521-527.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2023072

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Research progress on the sentinel lymph nodes in the detection of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

Li Yijun(),Xu Ziang,Li Yi.()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Dept. of Head and Neck Oncology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Received:2022-11-12 Revised:2023-04-16 Online:2023-09-01 Published:2023-09-01
  • Contact: Yi. Li E-mail:736828070@qq.com;liyi1012@163.com

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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignancy of the head and neck. Neck lymph node metastasis is a significant prognostic factor, and accurate detection of neck lymph node metastasis plays a major role in surgical and adjuvant treatment planning for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Sentinel lymph nodes can accurately detect and assess neck metastases and unpredictable lymphatic drainage patterns. Currently, the blue dye method is still predominantly used in clinical practice. In recent years, with the development of near-infrared fluorescence technology and other techniques, many studies have focused on the accuracy of the new technique and the combined application of multiple techniques for the assessment of anterior lymph node metastasis. In this article, we will review the detection and progress of sentinel lymph nodes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, aiming to provide ideas for new methods of clinical detection.

Key words: sentinel lymph node, head and neck squamous carcinoma, diagnosis

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