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Sunday, April 27, 2008 Mr J V asks

Q: how do you detect lymphodaema follwing sentinel node biopsy?

I had a sentinel node biopsy performed last year following a mole that was removed on my left elbow which was diagnosed as melanoma measuring at a depth of 3.5mm.  The result from the biopsy suggest negative however, after a year, I start to feel a tingling (cordlike)sensation down the arm from armpit to palm which has now culminated in the base of my thumb.  I also felt slight pain on this area from time to time and I have now noticed  some swellings.

 

Am i developing lymphodaema?

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By Mr J V— Last Modified: 09/06/11, First Published: 04/27/08