What type of breast biopsy involves injecting a radioisotope in the radiology department several hours before the procedure and then injecting the tumor with a dye containing isosulfan blue in the OR?
a. Core biopsy
b. Incisional biopsy
c. Sentinel node biopsy
d. Stereotactic breast biopsy
ANS: C
A sentinel node biopsy is done by injecting a radioisotope into the breast mass several hours before the surgical procedure. The patient then comes to the OR where the tumor is injected with a dye containing isosulfan blue that is taken up by the lymph nodes of the breast.
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