Flow Cytometry for Detection and Quantification of Micrometastases in Sentinel Lymph Nodes from Patients with Primary Melanoma

摘要

Background: Detection of micrometastases in the regional lymph nodes is one of the most important prognostic factors for melanoma patients. Our aim was to evaluate the suitability of flow cytometry for rapid quantification of disseminated melanoma cells in sentinel lymph nodes (SLN).