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Pharmacokinetics of methylene blue dye for lymphatic mapping in breast cancer-implications for use in pregnancy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21167367     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: although blue dye is routinely used for lymphatic mapping, it is not used for lymphatic mapping in pregnancy-associated breast cancer, because of concern of fetal risk.
METHODS: to investigate the safety of blue dye for lymphatic mapping in pregnant women, the pharmacokinetics of methylene blue dye were examined in 10 nonpregnant women, and the results were extrapolated to estimate maximal fetal exposure to the dye.
RESULTS: plasma and urine measurements indicated that the dye quickly distributed from the breast injection site to the circulation, with 32% of the total dose excreted in urine within 48 hours. Combined with existing data on organ distribution of methylene blue, the estimated maximal dose to the fetus is 0.25 mg (5% of the administered dose), likely further reduced by other physiologic factors related to pregnancy.
CONCLUSIONS: the analysis suggests that methylene blue dye can be used for lymphatic mapping in pregnancy-associated breast cancer with minimal fetal risk.
Authors:
Sandhya Pruthi; Caroline Haakenson; Brian C Brost; Kanesha Bryant; Joel M Reid; Ravinder Singh; Brian Netzel; Judy C Boughey; Amy C Degnim
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of surgery     Volume:  201     ISSN:  1879-1883     ISO Abbreviation:  Am. J. Surg.     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-20     Completed Date:  2011-01-06     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370473     Medline TA:  Am J Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  70-5     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Copyright Information:
2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Breast Diagnostic Clinic, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Breast / pathology
Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / pathology
Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / pathology
Coloring Agents / adverse effects,  pharmacokinetics*
Female
Humans
Methylene Blue / adverse effects,  pharmacokinetics*
Middle Aged
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Neoplastic / pathology*
Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects / chemically induced
Prenatal Injuries / chemically induced*
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Coloring Agents; 61-73-4/Methylene Blue

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