Lymph Nodes Flashcards
1
Q
Which areas drain to the submental lymph nodes?
A
anterior of tongue, lower lip, floor of mouth
2
Q
Which areas drain to the submandibular lymph nodes?
A
cheeks, upper lip, maxillary sinus, nasal cavity, oral cavity, submental nodes
3
Q
Which areas drain to the jugulodigastric lymph node?
A
palatine tonsil
4
Q
Which areas drain to the deep cervical nodes (jugulodigastric, jugulo-omohyoid etc)?
A
neck, thyroid gland, throat, tongue
5
Q
Which areas drain to the suprascapular nodes?
A
mid-section of the chest, oesophagus, lungs
6
Q
What may an enlarged lymph node indicate?
A
Local infection relative to the site of the node Systemic infection (eg glandular fever, lymphoma)
