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axillary web syndrome [1 record]

Record 1 2015-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Medicine
DEF

A condition that may occur after a sentinel node biopsy or an axillary node dissection where thick, ropelike structures or "cords" develop under the skin of the inner arm.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine générale
DEF

Affection pouvant survenir après une biopsie du ganglion sentinelle ou une dissection axillaire et qui se caractérise par la présence de structures épaisses et en forme de corde ou de «cordelettes» apparaissant sous la peau de la face interne du bras.

Spanish

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