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Lymphatics of the Head and Neck Flashcards

1
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What is the lymphatic system?

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A network of drainage vessels

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2
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What does the lymphatic system consist of?

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  • Fluid - lymph
  • Drainage vessels
  • Lymphatic tissues
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What are the lymphatic tissues?

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Lymph nodes, a type of lymphoid organ

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4
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How many lymph nodes are there in the body?

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800

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5
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How many lymph nodes are there in the neck?

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300

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6
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Describe the structure of lymph nodes

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Connective tissue structures, with a tough, fibrous outer capsule, and reticular connective tissue inside

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7
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What do lymph nodes contain?

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Large collections of lymphocytes and macrophages

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8
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Where do lymph nodes play a key role?

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In immune defence

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9
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What do all substances transported in lymph pass through?

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1 or more lymph nodes

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10
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What immune defences do lymph nodes have?

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  • Physical filter
  • Phagocytic filter
  • Full of lymphocytes
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11
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What happens to the lymphocytes in lymph nodes?

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They activate and proliferate in response to antigens

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12
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Where are the specific regions in the body where lymph nodes may be palpable?

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  • Neck (cervical)
  • Armpit (axillary)
  • Diaphragm
  • Spleen
  • Abdominal
  • Pelvic
  • Groin (femoral)
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13
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What may lymph draining into lymph nodes contain?

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Pathogens

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14
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What are the lymphoid organs?

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  • Spleen
  • Thymus
  • Tonsils
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15
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What happens to the lymph fluid?

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It returns to the blood circulation

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16
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Where are lymph vessels found?

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Throughout the body, with a few exceptions

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17
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What parts of the body do not have a lymphatic circulation?

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  • Eyeball
    • Cornea
    • Lens
  • Inner ear
  • Cartilage
  • CNS
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18
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Why is there debate regarding the lymphatic circulation of the CNS?

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Recent research has identified small lymphatic vessels lining the dura

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19
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How can lymph nodes be organised?

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Into regional (or superficial) and terminal (or deep) groups

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20
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How are regional and terminal lymph nodes seperated?

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By investing layer of deep cervical fascia in the neck

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21
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What are the regional groups of lymph nodes found in the area of the head and neck?

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  • Occipital
  • Pre- and post- auricular
  • Submandibular
  • Sternocleidomastoid
  • Submental
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22
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What do regional lymph nodes do?

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Drain specific areas

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23
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Where do regional lymph nodes in the neck lie?

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Superficially within superficial cervical fascia

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24
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What is the result of regional lymph nodes lying superficially within superficial cervical fascia?

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They can be readily palpated, especially when enlarged

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25
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Where does lymph from superficial lymph nodes drain?

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Into the deep lymph nodes

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26
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Where does the submandibular node drain?

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  • Upper lip and teeth
  • Lateral lower part of lip
  • Most of face
  • Anterior nasal cavity
  • Tongue (middle)
  • Submandibular and sublingual glands
27
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Where does the submental node drain?

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  • Lower lip/teeth (central)
  • Anterior chin
  • Tip of tongue
  • Floor of mouth
28
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Where does the pre-auricular node drain?

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  • Scalp
  • Anterior part of ear (auricle)
  • Parotid gland
  • Some sources indicate conjunctiva and eyelids
29
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Where does the post-auricular (mastoid) lymph node drain?

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  • Scalp
  • Posterior part of ear (auricle)
  • Ear canal
30
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Where does the occipital lymph node drain?

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Occipital area of scalp and neck

31
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Where do the superficial cervical lymph nodes drain?

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Skin of neck

32
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What are the deep cervical lymph nodes of the head and neck?

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  • Jugulo-digastric (also called tonsillar node)
  • Jugulo-omohyoid
  • Supraclavicular
33
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Which deep cervical lymph node is most frequently enlarged?

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Jugulo-digastric

34
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Where is the jugulo-digastric node located?

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Just below and behind the angle of the mandible

35
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What does the jugulo-digastric lymph node drain?

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  • Palatine tonsil
  • Oral cavity
  • Posterior 1/3 of tongue
  • Pharynx
  • Larynx
36
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What is the jugulo-omohyoid lymph node mainly associated with?

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Lymph drainage of;

  • Tongue
  • Oral cavity
  • Trachea
  • Oesophagus
  • Thyroid gland
37
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Where are the supraclavicular lymph nodes found?

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In root of neck on either side

38
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Where do the supraclavicular lymph nodes recieve lymph from?

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The abdomen and thorax

39
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What happens to the lymph drained from the abdomen and thorax to the supraclavicular node?

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It drains via the thoracic duct into venous circulation

40
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What is the left supraclavicular node known as?

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Virchow’s node

41
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What does Virchow’s node drain?

A

Abdomen and thorax

42
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What does the right supraclavicular node drain?

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  • Mid section chest
  • Oesophagus
  • Lungs
43
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Where do terminal lymph nodes lie within the neck?

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Deep to the investing layer of cervical fascia

44
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What do the terminal lymph nodes of the head and neck recieve?

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All lymph of the head and neck, either directly or indirectly from regional groups

45
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What are the terminal lymph nodes of the head and neck closely related to?

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The carotid sheath, in particular the jugular vein

46
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Describe the path of lymph in the head and neck

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Head and neck superficial lymph nodes drain into deep cervica lymph nodes, which surround the IJV before draining via the thoracic duct into the subclavian vein

47
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What is the most common cause of swelling in the neck?

A

Enlarged cervical lymph nodes

48
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What may an enlarged lymph node signal?

A

Disease in the area it drains

49
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What diseases can be indicated by an enlarged cervical lymph node?

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  • Infection (most common)
  • Malignancy
50
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How do enlarged lymph nodes feel in infection?

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  • Tender
  • Mobile
51
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How do enlarged lymph nodes feel in malignancy?

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  • Hard
  • Matted
  • Non-tender
52
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What should be done if a lymph node is found to be enlarged?

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  • Comprehensive history
  • Examine area of tissue it drains
  • If malignancy is supsected, examine other lymph nodes and body systems
53
Q

What is lymphodema?

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An abnormal collection of protein-rich fluid causing tissue swelling due to compromised lymphatic system

54
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What can cause lymphodema?

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  • Removal or enlargement of lymph nodes
  • Infections
  • Damage to lymphatic system
  • Lack of limb movement
  • Congenital
55
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What kind of infections may cause lymphodema?

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Certain parasites

56
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How may the lymphatic system be damaged?

A

Cancer treatments

57
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Why can lack of limb movement cause lymphodema?

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Muscle contraction assists movement of lymph fluid

58
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Give an example of a congenital condition that can cause lymphoedema?

A

Milroy’s syndrome

59
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When is the jugulo-digastric node swollen and tender?

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In tonsillitis

60
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When may the jugulo-omohyoid node be enlarged?

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In infection or disease of tongue, oral cavity, trachea, oesophagus, or thyroid gland

61
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When may supraclavicular lymph nodes be enlarged?

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In late stages of malignancies of abdomen and thorax

62
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Is an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node always pathological?

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No

63
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What is Trosier’s sign?

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An enlarged, hard, left supraclavicular lymph node

64
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What is Trosier’s sign considered a sign of?

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A sign of metastatic abdominal malignancy

ESA 4 - Head and Neck (30 decks)

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