background: in an attempt to reduce the risk of developing lymphedema following breast cancer surgery, some researchers suggested that by identifying and preserving the lymphatic plexus which drains ipsilateral arm we can minimize the risk of lymphedema. the procedure is known as axillary reverse mapping (arm). in the current study, we investigated the oncological safety of this technique. meth...

The involvement of lymph nodes in leprosy is said to have been recorded by Gadesden in the 15th century (8) , and has been included as a feature in all modern textbooks dealing with leprosy. Klingmtiller (14), Basombrio (2), Schujman and Vaccaro (24) and Furniss (1) have described the gross and microscopic appearances of the lymph nodes in leprosy. Leprologists are unanimous that the lymph node...

Enlarged peripheral lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy or lymphadenomegaly) can occur with lymphoid and plasma cell hyperplasia, inflammation, or lymphoid or metastatic neoplasia. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytology of enlarged lymph nodes is relatively non-invasive and inexpensive, and with experience, often provides an accurate diagnosis. However, in some cases, special stains, biopsy, immunophen...