Lymph Nodes of the Trunk and their Clinical Presentation Flashcards
Where does the bladder drain?
Ex iliac
Where does the prostate drain?
Int iliac
Where does the penis drain?
Superficial iliac
Where does the scrotum drain?
superficial iliac
Where do the testes drain?
Para-aortic
Where do the ovaries drain?
Pre-aortic
Where does the uterus drain?
Fundus-para aortic
Body and cervix-iliac
Where does the vagina drain?
Iliac
Where does the vulva drain?
Inguinal
Where does the abdominal wall below the umbilicus drain?
Inguinal
Where do the superficial tissues of the lower limb drain?
Inguinal
Where do the deep tissues of the lower limb drain?
Popliteal
What are the 7 main lymph nodes groups?
Cervical, axillary, mediastinal, mesenteric, iliac, inguinal and popliteal
What level is the cisterna chyli/magma?
L1/2
What level does the thoracic duct deviate to the left?
T5
How do you distinguish between localised and generalised conditions?
Localised-1 group only
Generalised-2 or more groups
Give 2 examples of localised conditions?
Infective or malignancy
Give 3 examples of generalised conditions?
Infective, malignancy and inflammatory
How would you examine lymph nodes?
Inspect
Palpate using fingers
Compare to other side
Assess-site, size, consistency, tenderness and fixation
