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Latest revision as of 13:09, 18 March 2025
A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit (axilla) to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer cells are present.
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- Positive axillary lymph node entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
File:PD-icon.svg This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
