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Lymphatics of the Pelvis and Perineum

StructureLocationAfferents fromEfferents toRegions drainedNotes
cisterna chylibetween the abdominal aorta and the inferior vena cava anterior to the body of the L1 or L2 vertebraright and & left lumbar trunks; possibly the intestinal trunkthoracic ductall of the body below the respiratory diaphragm; all of the abdominal and pelvic visceracisterna chyli is an enlargement of the lower end of the thoracic duct; it occurs in about 25% of individuals
iliac nodes, commonalong the common iliac vessels; over the sacral promontoryexternal iliac nodes, internal iliac nodeslumbar (lateral aortic) chain of nodeslower limb; pelvic organs, perineum, lower part of the anterior abdominal wallcommon iliac nodes are approximately 6 in number
iliac nodes, externalalong the external iliac vesselssuperficial inguinal nodes; deep inguinal nodes; inferior epigastric nodes
common iliac nodeslower limb; external genitalia; lower part of the anterior abdominal wallexternal iliac nodes are 8 to 10 in number
iliac nodes, internalalong the internal iliac vesselslymphatic vessels from the pelvic visceracommon iliac nodes, external iliac nodespelvis, perineum and gluteal regioninternal iliac nodes are 4 to 8 in number
inguinal nodes, deepalong the medial side of the femoral v. deep to the fascia lata and inguinal ligamentsuperficial inguinal nodes, popliteal nodesexternal iliac nodeslower limb, external genitalia, lower part of the anterior abdominal wallthe deep inguinal node in the femoral canal is called the node (or gland) of Cloquet
inguinal nodes, superficialin the superficial fascia parallel to the inguinal ligament and along the terminal part of the greater saphenous v.lymphatic vessels from the superficial lower limb, superficial abdominal wall, perineumexternal iliac nodes; deep inguinal nodeslower abdominal wall; external genitalia; superficial parts of the lower limb superficial inguinal nodes are 12-20 in number; they become inflamed during infections of the lower limb; they may become inflamed during infections of the external genitalia
internal iliac nodesalong the internal iliac vesselslymphatic vessels from the pelvic visceracommon iliac nodes, external iliac nodespelvis, perineum and gluteal regioninternal iliac nodes are 4 to 8 in number
lateral aortic nodesalong the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta from the aortic bifurcation to the aortic hiatus of the diaphragmcommon iliac nodes; lymphatic vessels from the posterior abdominal wall and visceraefferents form one lumbar trunk on each sidelower limb; pelvic organs; perineum; anterior and posterior abdominal wall; kidney; suprarenal gland; respiratory diaphragmalso known as: lumbar nodes; the intestinal trunk drains into to the left lumbar trunk; the lumbar trunks unite to form the thoracic duct/cisterna chyli
lumbar nodesalong the inferior vena cava and abdominal aorta from the aortic bifurcation to the aortic hiatus of the diaphragmcommon iliac nodes; lymphatic vessels from the posterior abdominal wall and visceraefferents form one lumbar trunk on each sidelower limb; pelvic organs; perineum; anterior and posterior abdominal wall; kidney; suprarenal gland; respiratory diaphragmalso known as: lateral aortic nodes; the intestinal trunk drains into to the left lumbar trunk; the lumbar trunks unite to form the thoracic duct/cisterna chyli
lumbar trunkbetween the lumbar vertebral bodies and inferior vena cava (right) or aorta (left) at the upper end of the lumbar chain of nodes lumbar (lateral aortic) nodes; the intestinal trunk joins the left lumbar trunkthoracic duct/cisterna chylileft lumbar trunk - left side of the body below the respiratory diaphragm, gut; right lumbar trunk - right side of body below the diaphragmlumbar trunks unite to form the lower end of the thoracic duct; an enlargement of the lower end of the thoracic duct (called the cisterna chyli) occurs in about 25% of individuals, and when it is present, the lumbar trunks drain into it
mesenteric nodes, inferioraround the root of the inferior mesenteric a.peripheral nodes located along the marginal a.lumbar chain of nodes, superior mesenteric nodesdistal 1/3 of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectuminferior mesenteric nodes may number as high as 90; an important node group in cases of cancer of the colon and rectum
pararectal nodesalong the course of the superior rectal vesselslymphatic vessels from the rectum and anal canalinferior mesenteric nodesrectum and anal canalpararectal nodes are small lymph nodes that are not well localized
sacral nodesalong the course of the lateral sacral aa.lymphatic vessels from the pelvic visceracommon iliac nodesprostate gland, uterus, vagina, rectum, posterior pelvic wallsacral nodes are 2 or 3 in number
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