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Where is the sentinel lymph node located?
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Depends: The sentinel lymph node designation means it is the first node to which lymph fluid in a specific region of the body drains. Example, breast drains to nodes in the armpit; mouth, throat drain to neck nodes; leg tends to drain to groin nodes.
Answered 7/27/2019
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