2. Q5 Breast cancer in pregnancy
What is the recommendation regarding use of blue dye for sentinel node sampling in breast cancer in pregnancy?
Sentinel node assessment using radioisotope scintigraphy does not cause significant uterine
radiation,but blue dye is not recommended as the effect upon the fetus is unknown. The most commonly used technique of sentinel node sampling uses both a radioactive tracer as well as blue dye, usually isosulfan blue.
Sentinel node biopsy is indicated in women who have a negative result from a preoperative axillary ultrasound and needle biopsy. If the axilla is positive, axillary clearance is indicated.
Sentinel node assessment using radioisotope scintigraphy does not cause significant uterine
radiation, but blue dye is not recommended as the effect upon the fetus is unknown.
The most commonly used technique of sentinel node sampling uses both a radioactive tracer as well as blue dye, usually isosulfan blue.
Sentinel node biopsy is indicated in women who have a negative result from a preoperative axillary ultrasound and needle biopsy. If the axilla is positive, axillary clearance is indicated
