Inguinal metastases in patients affected by anal cancer are an independent prognostic factor for local failure and overall mortality. Since 2001, sentinel lymph node biopsy was applied in these ...

There are two layers of inguinal lymph nodes located below the inguinal ligament, which runs from the ilium’s anterior superior iliac spine (the front-most portion of the ilium, the largest pelvic ...

Owing to the high incidence of lymph node metastasis in penile carcinoma, elective bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy is often performed; however, this procedure is unnecessary in up to 80% of ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis compared the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of open versus minimally invasive inguinal lymphadenectomy during penile cancer surgery.

Patients with penile, vulval or anal cancer, or melanoma of the leg, may require radical inguinal lymphadenectomy as part of the management of their condition. Endoscopic radical inguinal ...

Dabrafenib and trametinib vs anti-PD(L)1 for the adjuvant treatment of locally advanced BRAF-mutant melanoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. LN: lymph node. Zone I: inferior zone; Zone II: ...

Groin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are, since they can range from kidney stones to ...