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Sentinel Node Biopsy (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

Following surgery, the patient should contact her doctor if any of the following symptoms develop:

  • Signs of infection (for example, redness, swelling) in the incision area


  • Fever or chills


  • Increasing pain


  • Excessive bleeding or discharge from the incision wound


  • Chest pain


  • Cough or shortness of breath


  • Severe vomiting or nausea


  • New, unexplained symptoms
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The incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing rapidly, at a rate of 4-8% per year. Malignant melanoma typically affects young patients (median age 45 y).

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