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Detection of Metastatic Tumor in the Axillary Sentinel Lymph Nodes by Different Methods
| Method | Macrometastases, n = 12 (%) | Micrometastases, n = 8 (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TI | 8 (67) | 1 (13) | 9 (45) |
| FS | 12 (100) | 3 (38) | 15 (75) |
| RCI | 12 (100) | 4 (50) | 16 (80) |
| FP | 12 (100) | 6 (75) | 18 (90) |
TI indicates touch imprint; FS, frozen section; RCI, rapid cytokeratin immunostain, FP, final pathology examination.
