Lymphatic Drainage and Regional Lymph Node Groups of Different Body Parts

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Lymphatic Drainage ◽  
Body Parts

scholarly journals SPECT/CT-Guided Surgical Removal of a Positive External Iliac Sentinel Node in Primary Umbilical Melanoma: Report of a Case, and Up-to-Date Review of the Literature

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franco Picciotto ◽  
Adriana Lesca ◽  
Luca Mastorino ◽  
Elena Califaretti ◽  
Luca Conti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Photon Emission ◽  
Lymphatic Drainage ◽  
Lymph Node Biopsy ◽  
Surgical Removal ◽  
Planar Imaging ◽  
Ct Guided ◽  
Nodal Spread

Primary umbilical melanoma is rare tumor, representing about 5% of all umbilical malignancies.The lymphatic drainage from the tumor is challenging and can be to inguinal, axillary and retroperitoneal nodes. Dynamic and static lymphoscintigraphy with single-photon emission tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a widely validated technique in patients with clinically localized melanoma to search for and quantify nodal spread of cutaneous melanoma. Moreover, it offers the surgeon the preoperative information about the number and location of the sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs), which makes SLNB easier and quicker. This is the first report of an ulcerated thick melanoma of the umbilicus metastasizing only to an external iliac lymph-node without involvement of superficial inguinal SLNs. The preoperative high-resolution ultrasound (HR-US) examination of the regional lymph node field had been normal. This case-report shows how addition of SPECT/CT to planar imaging in a patient with clinically localized umbilical melanoma can help avoid incomplete SLNB when a deep SLN is not removed. A literature review of umbilical melanoma is also provided.

scholarly journals Lymphatic Drainage Mapping with Indirect Lymphography for Canine Mammary Tumors

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1115
Author(s):  
Francesco Collivignarelli ◽  
Roberto Tamburro ◽  
Giovanni Aste ◽  
Ilaria Falerno ◽  
Francesca Del Signore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mammary Gland ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Lymphatic Drainage ◽  
Drainage Pattern ◽  
Mammary Gland Tumors ◽  
Primary Neoplasm ◽  
Node Metastases

Mammary gland tumors are the most common canine neoplasms. They account for 25–50% of all tumors diagnosed in bitches. Metastases and recurrences develop in about 35–70% of bitches following excision. The presence of regional lymph node metastases is a relevant factor affecting prognosis and treatment in cases of mammary gland tumors. The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the first lymph node (or nodes) in the regional lymphatic basin that receives lymphatic flow from the primary neoplasm. The aim of this study is to investigate the SLN with indirect lymphography for a mammary tumor in dogs. The knowledge of the precise drainage pattern and SLN of the neoplastic mammary glands would provide clinically relevant information to the surgeon and to the oncologist, and it would be of high importance for the surgeon not only for performing the most adequate surgical excision but also for determining an accurate post-surgical prognosis.

scholarly journals Merkel Cell Carcinoma: From Pathobiology to Clinical Management

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1293
Author(s):  
Peerzada Umar Farooq Baba ◽  
Zubaida Rasool ◽  
Ishrat Younas Khan ◽  
Clay J. Cockerell ◽  
Richard Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Checkpoint Inhibitors ◽  
Histopathological Examination ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Induced Mutations ◽  
Geographical Regions

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an infrequent, rapidly growing skin neoplasm that carries a greater probability of regional lymph node involvement, and a grim prognosis in advanced cases. While it is seen predominantly in old age in sun-exposed body parts, the prevalence varies among different races and geographical regions. Merkel cell polyomavirus and UV radiation-induced mutations contribute to its etiopathogenesis. The clinical presentation of MCC lacks pathognomonic features and is rarely considered highly at the time of presentation. Histopathological examination frequently reveals hyperchromatic nuclei with high mitotic activity, but immunohistochemistry is required to confirm the diagnosis. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and imaging are advised for effective staging of the disease. Multimodal management including surgery, radiation therapy, and/or immunotherapy are deployed. Traditional cytotoxic chemotherapies may result in an initial response, but do not result in a significant survival benefit. Checkpoint inhibitors have dramatically improved the prognosis of patients with metastatic MCC, and are recommended first-line in advanced cases. There is a need for well-tolerated agents with good safety profiles in patients who have failed immunotherapies.

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL AND PARACLINICAL FEATURES IN PATIENTS WITH CARCINOMA OF ORAL CAVITY

2016 ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Van Minh Nguyen ◽  
Hong Loi Nguyen ◽  
Thi Kim Anh Dang
Keyword(s):  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Regional Lymph Node ◽  
Regional Lymph Node Metastasis ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Histopathological Grade ◽  
Node Metastasis ◽  
Metastasis Rate

Background: To evaluate the clinical, hystopathologycal features and correlation between lymph node metastasis and hystopathologycal grade in patients with carcinoma of the oral cavity. Materials and Methods: From July 2015 to July 2016, 32 patients with carcinoma of the oral cavity at Hue Central Hospital Results: The most common age group from 51 to 60 years and the male/female ratio was 1.9/1. Tumor were usually observed around the the tongue (40.6%) and oral floor (34.4%). Most of the tumor size is larger than 2 cm diameters (> 80%). The regional lymph node metastasis rate was 43.8% and there was a positive correlation between lymph node metastasis and tumor size (p <0.05). Squamous-cell carcinoma was mainly type of histopathology. Difference between the rate of lymph node metastasis in patient groups with different histopathological grade show no statistical significance (p> 0.05). Conclusion: the greater tumor, the higher regional lymph node metastasis. There is no relationship between the lymph node metastasis rate and histopathological grade of oral carcinoma. Key words: : carcinoma of oral cavity, tumor size, lymph node metastasis, histopathology

scholarly journals The Findings of SPECT/CT Concerning Bypass Lymph Circulation in Lymphedema Following Breast Cancer Surgery

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 471
Author(s):  
Min Young Lee ◽  
Eunjung Kong ◽  
Dong Gyu Lee
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Lymph Node ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Lymphatic Drainage ◽  
Cancer Surgery ◽  
Breast Cancer Surgery ◽  
Axillary Lymph Nodes ◽  
Axillary Lymph ◽  
Node Dissection ◽  
Positive Group

This study aimed to determine whether bypass circulation was present in lymphedema and its effect. This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study. Patients who underwent unilateral breast cancer surgery with axillary lymph node dissection were recruited and underwent single-photon emission tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT). SPECT/CT was performed to detect the three-dimensional locations of radio-activated lymph nodes. Patients with radioactivity in anatomical locations other than axillary lymph nodes were classified into a positive group. All patients received complete decongestive therapy (CDT). Exclusion criteria were as follows: History of bilateral breast cancer surgery, cervical lymph node dissection history, and upper extremity amputation. The difference in the upper extremity circumference (cm) was measured at four points: Mid-point of the upper arm, elbow, and 10 and 15 cm below the elbow. Twenty-nine patients were included in this study. Fifteen patients (51.7%) had bypass lymphatic systems on the affected side, six (20.7%) had a bypass lymphatic system with axillary lymph nodes on the unaffected side, and 11 (37.9%) showed new lymphatic drainage. The positive group showed significantly less swelling than the negative group at the mid-arm, elbow, and 15 cm below the elbow. Bypass lymphatic circulation had two patterns: Infraclavicular lymph nodes and supraclavicular and/or cervical lymph nodes. Changes in lymph drainage caused by surgery triggered the activation of the superficial lymphatic drainage system to relieve lymphedema. Superficial lymphatic drainage has a connection through the deltopectoral groove.

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