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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Why High False-Negative Rates Demand Clinical Vigilance
By MedXY|Mar 18, 2026
A comprehensive cohort study reveals that sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in head and neck Merkel cell carcinoma has a sensitivity of only 52.6% and a high failure rate. The findings suggest that clinicians must reconsider management stra