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2. Inguinal lymph nodes - Wikipedia

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   The presence of swollen inguinal lymph nodes is an important clinical sign because lymphadenopathy (swelling) may indicate an infection, or spread as a metastasis from cancers, such as anal cancer and vulvar cancer. Inguinal lymph nodes may normally be up to 2 cm. [1] The cut-off value for normal sized inguinal nodes is up to 10 mm. [6]

3. Femoral triangle - Wikipedia

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   This area contains the superficial and deep lymphatic basins (groups) [3] of the inguinal lymph nodes, and is the location targeted in an inguinal lymphadenectomy. The basins are separated by the fascia lata. For patients with palpable nodal disease, removal of the superficial and deep basins are recommended.

4. List of lymph nodes of the human body - Wikipedia

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   Lymph nodes of the lungs: The lymph is drained from the lung tissue through subsegmental, segmental, lobar and interlobar lymph nodes to the hilar lymph nodes, which are located around the hilum (the pedicle, which attaches the lung to the mediastinal structures, containing the pulmonary artery, the pulmonary veins, the main bronchus for each side, some vegetative nerves and the lymphatics) of ...

5. Scrotum - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 22 January 2025. Sac of skin that protects the testicles For the obsolete dinosaur fossil name, see Megalosaurus § "Scrotum humanum". Scrotum A human's scrotum in a relaxed state (left) and a tense state (right) Details Precursor Labioscrotal swellings System Reproductive system Artery Anterior scrotal ...

6. Groin - Wikipedia

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   A chain of superficial inguinal lymph nodes drain to the deep nodes. There are two depressions called fossae in an area called the inguinal triangle—the lateral inguinal fossa and the medial inguinal fossa. The inguinal ligament runs from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine, and its anatomy is very important for hernia ...

7. External iliac lymph nodes - Wikipedia

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   Their principal afferents are derived from the inguinal lymph nodes, the deep lymphatics of the abdominal wall below the umbilicus and of the adductor region of the thigh, and the lymphatics from the glans penis, glans clitoridis, the membranous urethra, the prostate, the fundus of the urinary bladder, the cervix uteri, and upper part of the ...

8. Inguinal lymphadenopathy - Wikipedia

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   Inguinal lymphadenopathy causes swollen lymph nodes in the groin area. It can be a symptom of infective or neoplastic processes. It can be a symptom of infective or neoplastic processes. Infective aetiologies include Tuberculosis, HIV , non-specific or reactive lymphadenopathy to recent lower limb infection or groin infections.

9. Bartholin's gland - Wikipedia

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   The superficial inguinal lymph nodes and pelvic nodes provide lymphatic drainage. [4] These glands are pea-sized (0.5–1.0 cm) and are lined with columnar epithelium. The duct length is 1.5–2 cm and is lined with squamous epithelium. These are located just beneath the fascia and their ducts drain into the vestibular mucosa.