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Fig 1 Structural formulas of dyes commonly used for sentinel lymph node localization: A, Patent Blue V. B, Isosulfan blue. C, Methylene blue. Used with permission from Scherer K, Bircher AJ, Figueiredo V. Blue dyes in medicine—a confusing terminology. Contact Dermatitis 2006;54:231-2.15 Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2008 122, 348-352DOI: (10.1016/j.jaci.2008.04.040) Copyright © 2008 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Terms and Conditions