How is the Status of Axillary Lymph Nodes Assessed?
The status of axillary lymph nodes is typically assessed through a combination of imaging studies, physical examination, and surgical procedures. Common imaging techniques include ultrasound, MRI, and sometimes PET scans. A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) are common surgical methods used to evaluate whether cancer has spread to these nodes.
