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What glands or nodes are near the tail bone?
There are many chains or groups of lymph nodes in the posterior pelvic area, draining centrally to the aortic groups of lymph nodes.
What is the external iliac nodal chain?
The external iliac nodal chain is a group of lymph nodes located along the external iliac artery in the pelvis. These nodes drain lymph from the lower extremities, genitals, and pelvic organs, and play a role in filtering and transporting lymphatic fluid throughout the body.
Where are large clusters of lymph nodes found?
Under your arms and in the pelvic area
What nodes are sometimes removed during a pancreaticoduodenectomy?
This procedure often involves removal of the regional lymph nodes as well.
What structures filter lymph?
tiny vessels
What are the small bean shaped organs that remove particles from lymph?
lymph-nodes
Can lymph nodes be removed?
Yes, lymph nodes can be removed surgically in a procedure known as lymph node dissection. This is often done to investigate or treat conditions such as cancer or infection. However, removal of lymph nodes can sometimes lead to complications related to lymphatic drainage and potential immune system impairment.
What is the difference between pan hysterectomy and wertheimes hysterectomy?
. Wertheim's) hysterectomy, is the removal of the womb, cervix, tissue around the cervix (parametrium), fallopian tubes, pelvic lymph nodes, the upper part of the vagina and sometimes the ovariesPanhysterectomy is surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodesSo in essence there is not much difference
What filters harmful substances from lymph?
Lymph nodes
What is esophagectomy?
the surgical removal of the esophagus or a cancerous (malignant) portion of the esophagus and nearby lymph nodes.
What does no bulky adenopathy withing the pelvis mean?
Adenopathy is the term used to describe enlargement or disease of the glands, especially lymph nodes. In medical terms, bulky describes a "cancer with a considerable tumor burden" or non-palpable lymph nodes. Although the description, "no bulky adenopathy with in the pelvis," could possibly be used to describe the condition of erectile dysfunction, it would technically mean there is nothing wrong with the lymph system within the pelvic area.
Which organ is part of the lymphatic system?
spleen, tonsils, lymph nodes, heart, thymus,
