Lymph Node Evaluation and Metastatic Disease Detection

EasyChair Preprint 14619

Abstract

Accurate evaluation of lymph nodes is a crucial component in the staging and management of various types of cancer. Lymph nodes serve as important gateways for the spread of malignant cells, and the presence and extent of lymph node involvement can significantly impact a patient's prognosis and guide the appropriate treatment approach.
The detection of metastatic disease, or the spread of cancer from the primary tumor to the lymph nodes or other organs, is a critical step in cancer staging. Proper identification of metastatic involvement allows clinicians to determine the stage of the cancer and make informed decisions about the most appropriate treatment plan for the patient.
This outline will provide an overview of the key aspects of lymph node evaluation and metastatic disease detection, including the anatomy and function of lymph nodes, clinical examination techniques, imaging modalities, minimally invasive biopsy methods, and surgical lymph node evaluation. Additionally, it will explore emerging technologies and future directions in this field, with the goal of highlighting the multidisciplinary approach needed to optimize the detection and management of metastatic disease.

Keyphrases: Cancer Staging, Imaging techniques, Lymph Node Evaluation, Lymph Node Evaluation and Metastatic Disease Detection, cancer, health science

@booklet{EasyChair:14619,
  author    = {Oyerinde Bamiyinoluwa},
  title     = {Lymph Node Evaluation and Metastatic Disease Detection},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14619},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}