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Size of sentinel node metastases
| Characteristic | n (%) | ALND | NSLNM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isolated tumor cells | 17 (7 %) | 2 (12 %) | 0 (0 %) |
| Micrometastases | 83 (34 %) | 77 (93 %) | 6 (8 %) |
| Macrometastases | 160 (62 %) | 158 (99 %) | 65 (41 %) |
ALND axillary lymph node dissection, NSLNM non-sentinel lymph node metastases
