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The topography of the normal lymphatic pathways is comprehensively presented here in axial CT scans. Schematic figures corresponding to each scan make it easy to understand the topography. The main chapters cover the head and neck, the thorax, the abdomen and the pelvis. A short introduction to the lymphatic drainage system is also given. The additional description of the lymphatic nodes for every organ enables the reader to analyze CT scans systematically for enlarged lymph nodes. This atlas contains information vital for radiographers, who must determine how normal and pathologically enlarged lymph nodes are connected with certain lymph node groups in order to correctly stage tumors and their metastases. For radiotherapists, knowledge of the exact topography of a lymphatic drainage region will help to determine the best treatment volume.
List of contents
The Lymphatic System in General.- Head and Neck.- General Considerations.- Lymphatic Drainage Regions.- Salivary Glands.- Topographical Anatomy of Regional Lymph Node Groups of Head and Neck.- Thorax and Breast.- General Considerations.- Lymphatic Drainage Regions.- Topographical Anatomy of Regional Lymph Node Groups of Mediastinum, Breast and Axillary Region.- Abdomen.- General Considerations.- Lymphatic Drainage Regions.- Topographical Anatomy of Regional Lymph Node Groups of Abdomen.- Parietal Nodes.- Visceral Nodes.- Pelvis and Inguinal Region.- General Considerations.- Lymphatic Drainage Regions.- Male Internal Genitals.- Male External Genitals.- Female Internal Genitals.- Female External Genitals.- Body and Glans of Clitoris, Bartholin's Glands.- Topographical Anatomy of Regional Lymph Node Groups of Pelvis and Inguinal Region.- Parietal Nodes.- Visceral Nodes.- Inguinal Nodes.- References.
Summary
The CT scans with schematic drawings in this atlas clearly show how the normal lymphatic pathways are structured. An exact knowledge of the normal anatomy is indispensable for all specialists dealing with pathological conditions (such as cancer) in these regions.
