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Superior Pancreatic Lymph Vessels
Lymphoid System

Superior Pancreatic Lymph Vessels

Vasa lymphatica pancreatici superiores

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Quick Facts

Location: Along the upper margin of the pancreas.

Drainage: Pancreas.

Direction of Flow: Intestinal trunk and lateral aortic nodes > cisterna chyli > thoracic duct.

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Description:

Description: (Location & Drainage)

The superior pancreatic nodes are located along the superior margin of the pancreas. These nodes receive lymph from the pancreas. The efferent vessels of the superior pancreatic nodes terminate in the intestinal trunk and lateral aortic nodes (Földi et al., 2012).

References

Földi, M., Földi, E., Strößenreuther, R. and Kubik, S. (2012) Földi's Textbook of Lymphology: for Physicians and Lymphedema Therapists. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Description:

Description: (Location & Drainage)

The superior pancreatic nodes are located along the superior margin of the pancreas. These nodes receive lymph from the pancreas. The efferent vessels of the superior pancreatic nodes terminate in the intestinal trunk and lateral aortic nodes (Földi et al., 2012).

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