Pararectal lymph nodes explained

Pararectal lymph nodes
Latin:	nodi lymphoidei pararectales
Drainsto:	Inferior mesenteric lymph nodes

The pararectal lymph nodes are lymph nodes that are in contact with the muscular coat of the rectum.

Structure

The pararectal lymph nodes are located on the left and right of the rectum.^[1] Their efferent lymph ducts pass to the pre-aortic lymph nodes.

Function

The pararectal lymph nodes drain the descending iliac and sigmoid parts of the large intestine, and the upper part of the rectum.

See also

• Pectinate line

References

1. Lengelé. Benoit. Scalliet. Pierre. July 2009. Anatomical bases for the radiological delineation of lymph node areas. Part III: Pelvis and lower limbs. Radiotherapy and Oncology. 92. 1. 22–33. 10.1016/j.radonc.2008.11.007. 19095323. 0167-8140.

External links

• http://anatomy.uams.edu/AnatomyHTML/lymph_pelvis&perineum.html