Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Definition
Surgical removal of the lymph nodes located in the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the thorax, or axilla (armpit). This procedure is commonly performed as a component of cancer staging.
Also known as ALND, Axillary Dissection, Axillary Lymph Node Dissection, Axillary Lymphadenectomy, Axillary Node Dissection, Excision Axillary Lymph Nodes — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0193867 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axillary lymph node | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lymph nodes | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |