Search for dissertations about: "sentinel lymph node"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words sentinel lymph node.

  2. 21. Etiologic, diagnostic and prognostic factors in vulvar cancer

    Author : Gunnel Lindell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : sentinel node biopsy;

    Abstract : Vulvar Squamous Cell Carcinoma (VSCC) can be divided into two subgroups basaloid and/or warty (HPV-associated) and keratinizing/non-keratinizing carcinomas (not HPV-associated). The inguinal lymph node status represents the most powerful prognostic factor. READ MORE

  4. 22. Utility of hybrid SPECT/CT in sentinel lymph node mapping, and [18]F FDG-PET/CT for treatment response evaluation in cancer patients

    Author : Stefan Gabrielson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) method is currently well established in the staging of clinically node-negative breast cancer. However, there is some debate concerning the reliability of this method following previous breast surgery. READ MORE

  5. 23. Immune response and tumour cell detection in lymph nodes of head and neck cancer

    Author : Åsa Kågedal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Many patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma present with regional spread to the cervical lymph nodes. Lymph nodes metastases are today the most important factor influencing both the treatment and outcome for this type of cancer. READ MORE

  6. 24. Development of Magnetomotive Ultrasound Imaging

    Author : Maria Evertsson; Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Magnetomotive ultrasound; molecular imaging; contrast angents; multimodal imaging; sentinel lymph node;

    Abstract : The earlier abnormalities coupled with disease can be discovered in the body, the larger is the chance to survive the disease. Molecular imaging is a growing research field which aims to detect these abnormalities at a molecular level, when the chance of survival is still high. READ MORE

  7. 25. Application of nuclear medicine methods in patients with breast cancer

    Author : Brigitte Wilczek; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Breast neoplasm; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; radionuelide investigation; sentinel node; SPECT;

    Abstract : While physical examination, mammography and aspiration cytology or core biopsy form the basis in the diagnosis of breast cancer, additional examinations are sometimes required in the evaluation of unclear breast masses. The study deals with the application and evaluation of different nuclear medicine techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. READ MORE