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Correlation between primary tumor size, metastasis in SLN and number of tumor cells in lymph and blood flow of melanoma-bearing mice.
| Tumor size, (mm2) | Rate of lymph CTCs (cell/min) | Rate of blood CTCs (cell/min) | Number of PA signals associated with metastasis in SLNs | Histology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | 1.0±0.2 | 0.26±0.05 | 0.85±0.03 | 493 | NO |
| 2 weeks | 3.6±0.5 | 2.13±0.30 | 1.07±0.05 | 3,188 | YES |
