Biopsy of the sentinel lymph nodes in early oral cancer: literature review

Head and neck tumors (HNT) 2026 Open access

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Authors: С. В. Осокин, Шамиль Исмагилович Мусин, Н. А. Шарафутдинова, Константин Викторович Меньшиков, V. V. Ilyin, T. R. Baymuratov, M. R. Shafikova
DOI: 10.17650/2222-1468-2025-15-4-108-115
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Abstract

Biopsy of the sentinel lymph nodes is a modern technique of surgical staging of head and neck tumors. It allows to determine advisability of cervical lymph node dissection in patients with early-stage oral cancer. The article presents a literature review on the history, methodology, and clinical efficacy of sentinel lymph node biopsy. It is shown that technological development and implementation of new indicators increase method efficacy, minimizing unnecessary surgical interventions and decreasing the risk of complications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Head and Neck Cancer Studies Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Head and neck tumors (HNT)
Volume
15
Issue
4
Pages
108–115
Publication date
13 March 2026
Language
EN