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Book 4 - Self Instructional Manual for Cancer Registrars - SEER ...

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Lymphatic Drainage of the SkinThe lymphatic drainage of the skin is to the superficial lymph nodes rather than to those situateddeep within the body. If these superficial lymph nodes are involved with tumor, they frequently canbe palpated.The lymph nodes which receive direct (ipsilateral) lymphatic drainage from the skin are:REGIONAL LYMPH NODES OF SKIN BY PRIMARY SITEHead and Neck - cervical <strong>for</strong> allsubsitesLip:preauricular (parotid), facial,submental, submandibularEyelid/canthus:preauricular (parotid), facial, submandibular,infra-auricularExternal ear/auditory canal:preauricular (parotid),postauricular (mastoid)Thorax/chest wall/upper backaxillaryinternal mammaryintercostalsupraclavicularAbdomen/lower backfemoral (superficial inguinal)Arm/shoulderFace, Other*:axillarypreauricular (parotid), facial,spinal accessory <strong>for</strong> shouldersubmental, submandibular epitrochlear <strong>for</strong> hand,<strong>for</strong>earmScalp/neck:preauricular (parotid), occipital,spinal accessory (posteriorcervical)postauricular (mastoid)<strong>for</strong> scalpsupraclavicular,axillary <strong>for</strong> neckLe_Jhipfemoral (superficial inguinal)except <strong>for</strong> heelpopliteal <strong>for</strong> heel and calfScrotum/perineumfemoralinguinal*Includes the skin of the cheek, chin, <strong>for</strong>ehead, jaw, nose, temple46

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