Perineural invasion and risk of lymph node metastasis in early-stage operable breast cancer: a large-scale propensity-matched cohort study and meta-analysis
Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology
Published online on March 19, 2026
Abstract
Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology, Volume 18, January-December 2026.
Background:Perineural invasion (PNI) is recognized as a prognostic factor in several cancers, but its role in predicting axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in early-stage breast cancer remains unclear. Understanding this association could provide ...
Background:Perineural invasion (PNI) is recognized as a prognostic factor in several cancers, but its role in predicting axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in early-stage breast cancer remains unclear. Understanding this association could provide ...