MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

GENERALISED LYMPHADENOPATHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lymph glands in the groin region are:
A
axillary
B
thoracic
C
inguinal
D
cervical
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The inguinal lymph nodes are in the groin area and classify as superficial and deep. The superficial inguinal lymph nodes reside below the inguinal ligament and subdivide into the inferior, superolateral, and superomedial nodes.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is also called as “Femoral Triangle of Scarpa”. There are approximately 5–6 deep inguinal lymph nodes and 10 superficial lymph nodes. Superficial lymph nodes drain to the deep inguinal lymph nodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inguinal lymph nodes are located within the inguinal region and receive lymphatic drainage from the lower extremity, genitals, dorsal perineum and the inferior most aspect of the anterior abdominal wall.

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