Lymphatic drainage in the abdomen
| Lymph Nodes | Structures |
|---|---|
| Coeliac (pre-aortic) | Abdominal oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, Gallbladder, spleen, duodenum proximal to major duodenal papilla |
| Superior mesenteric (pre-aortic) | Distal duodenum, jejunum, ileum, caecum, appendix, ascending colon, proximal two-thirds of transverse colon |
| Inferior mesenteric (pre-aortic) | Distal transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, proximal rectum |
| Lumbar (para-aortic) | Body wall, kidneys, adrenal glands, testes/ovaries, efferents of common iliac lymph nodes, uterus |
Superficial group
| Lymph Nodes | Structures | Surface landmarks |
|---|---|---|
| Superficial inguinal | Anal canal below pectinate line; penis skin and prepuce/clitoris; gluteal region, lower abdominal wall, perineum, and superficial regions of the lower limb. |
Found along great saphenous vein; parallel and inferior to inguinal ligament |
| Deep inguinal | Glans penis, | Medial to femoral |