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World J Clin Oncol. Jun 24, 2020; 11(6): 337-347
Published online Jun 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i6.337
Published online Jun 24, 2020. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v11.i6.337
Figure 3 Lymph drainage direction toward the parahyoid LLNs.
Parahyoid LLN lies in an in-transit position of the lymph flow (arrows) from the tongue mucous membrane to level II. If present, paraglandular LLN may drain into the parahyoid LLN.
- Citation: Gvetadze SR, Ilkaev KD. Lingual lymph nodes: Anatomy, clinical considerations, and oncological significance. World J Clin Oncol 2020; 11(6): 337-347
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v11/i6/337.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v11.i6.337