Lymph node biopsy: basic considerations
Lymph node biopsy is a common surgical procedure. Several aspects of the technique and pathologic analysis will be discussed in this review. In cases of multiple nodes, the biggest lymph node should be selected for the biopsy. Adequate equipment, caref
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Rivera M, Garcés M, Aguilera M, Peñalonzo M. Lymph node biopsy: basic considerations. Rev. méd. (Col. Méd. Cir. Guatem.) [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Apr. 3];155(1):37-41. Available from: https://stage.revistamedicagt.org/index.php/RevMedGuatemala/article/view/32
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