Inguinal lymph nodes
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The inguinal lymph nodes (often shortened to the inguinal nodes) are a major group of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system. They are the major drainage pathway of the lower limbs, genitals, perineum, gluteal region and the inferior aspect of the anterior abdominal wall. Inguinal lymph nodes larger than 15 mm in short axis diameter are considered abnormal 1.
The inguinal nodal group is subdivided into the:
The superficial nodes are found immediately inferior to the inguinal ligament, passing through the saphenous hiatus.
The deep inguinal nodes tend to be fewer in number and are found immediately inferior to the fascia lata medial to the great saphenous vein 2.
References
- 1. Mohseni S, Shojaiefard A, Khorgami Z, Alinejad S, Ghorbani A, Ghafouri A. Peripheral lymphadenopathy: approach and diagnostic tools. (2014) Iranian journal of medical sciences. 39 (2 Suppl): 158-70. Pubmed
- 2. de Carvalho JP, Patrício BF, Medeiros J, Sampaio FJ, Favorito LA. Anatomic aspects of inguinal lymph nodes applied to lymphadenectomy in penile cancer. (2011) Advances in urology. 2011: 952532. doi:10.1155/2011/952532 - Pubmed
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