What are the draining lymph nodes of the parathyroid glands?

Clinical Topography of Lymph Nodes. Author: F. J. COTTON, M.D.Author Info & Affiliations. Published September 1, 1904. Boston Med Surg J 1904;151:229-234. DOI ... lymph node ... A small bean-shaped structure that is part of the body's immune system. Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the lymphatic fluid, and ... Rectal carcinomas below the peritoneal reflection have a tendency to spread laterally toward lymph nodes surrounding the (internal) iliac and obturator vessels. Excerpt That ectopic non-neoplastic thyroid tissue may be included in cervical lymph nodes has been well established (1-5). We have found reports of 37 such ... The purpose of this information is to help you understand why you have your nodes checked at your follow-up appointments. The typical lymph node is surrounded by a connective tissue capsule and divided into compartments called lymph nodules. The lymph nodules are dense masses of ... Purpose/Objective: Adjuvant inguinal lymph node irradiation is often used in patients with penile, vulvar, low vaginal and perianal malignancies. Lymphadenopathy means swelling of the lymph nodes or glands. These are the bean-shaped glands in the neck, armpits, groin, chest, and abdomen. Lymph nodes often swell when there is a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumour. Treatment depends on what caused your nodes to swell. We review the role of traditional imaging modalities in detecting malignant lymph nodes in patients diagnosed with primary testicular cancer.