Lymphadenectomy
Lymphadenectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of lymph nodes, usually done to assess the spread of cancer.
Also known as excision of the lymph node, Lymph Node Dissection, Lymph Node Excision, LYMPHADENECTOMY — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0024203 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lymph nodes | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |