Atlas of Lymphatic Anatomy in the Head, Neck, Chest and Limbs

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1 Atlas of Lymphatic Anatomy in the Head, Neck, Chest and Limbs

2 Wei-Ren Pan Atlas of Lymphatic Anatomy in the Head, Neck, Chest and Limbs

3 Wei-Ren Pan Department of Anatomy Xuzhou Medical College Xuzhou Jiangsu China ISBN ISBN (ebook) DOI / The print edition is not for sale in China Mainland. Customers from China Mainland please order the print book from: People s Medical Publishing House. This co-published book was advertised with a copyright holder Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Ltd. in error, whereas Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Ltd. and People s Medical Publishing House holds the copyright. Library of Congress Control Number: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. and People s Medical Publishing House 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore , Singapore

4 Acknowledgements The experimental work was done in the Department of Anatomy, Xuzhou Medical College, China, and the Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Research Unit, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Melbourne University, Australia. I hereby acknowledge with thanks to everyone who provided support and premises for this book. I would like to acknowledge with thanks to National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC Founding No: ) and National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia (NHMRC Founding No: ; ), Xuzhou Medical University President Special Fund (No: ) and the foreign experts special fund of Department of International Cooperation and Exchange (No: ) for their supporting. I would like to express a special thanks to Professor G. I. Taylor AO, Professor H. Suami, Doctor S. Dhar, colleagues and friends for their support, collaboration and encouragement. Finally, I wish to thank my wife, Cherry Hao Chen, and my son, Philip Chen, for their unconditional support, which allowed me to achieve my professional dreams. I dedicate this book to them. Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China Wei-Ren Pan v

5 Contents 1 Components of the Lymphatic System Lymph Capillary Plexus Precollecting Lymph Vessel Collecting Lymph Vessel Lymph Node Lymphatic Trunk Lymphatic Duct Components and Morphology of the Lymphatic System Lymphatic Valves Structure of Valves Appearance of Valves Abnormal Valves Lymphatic Ampullae and Diverticula Lymphatic Ampullae Lymphatic Diverticula Lymph Capillary Plexus Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Skin (Dermis) of the Scalp Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Galea (Epicranial Aponeurosis) Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Auricle Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Mucosa of the Nasal Cavity Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Mucosa of the Nasal Pharyngeal Wall Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Mucosa of the Soft Palate Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Mucosa of the Oropharyngeal, Laryngeal and Oesophageal Walls Lymph Capillary Plexus in the Breast vii

6 viii Contents 3.9 Abnormal Lymph Capillary Plexus Precollecting Lymph Vessels Direct Precollecting Lymph Vessels Indirect (Bridge) Precollecting Lymph Vessels Collecting Lymph Vessel Afferent, Internodal and Efferent Collecting Lymph Vessels Morphology Communicating Branches Connection Types and Bypass Routes Between Collecting Lymph Vessels and Lymph Nodes Relationship Between Collecting Lymphatic and Blood Vessels Abnormal Collecting Lymph Vessel Lymphatic Trunk and Duct Paralymphatics Arteriole Nutrient Vessels Lymph Nodes Appearance and Structure of Lymph Nodes Radiologic Manifestations of Lymph Nodes Senile Changes in Human Lymph Nodes Distribution of Lymphatics Superficial Lymphatics of the Head and Neck Scalp Region Facial Region Cervical Region Auricular Region Deep Lymphatics of the Head and Neck Nasal Cavity and Nasopharynx Soft Palate and Oropharynx Tongue and Oropharynx Laryngopharynx and Oesophagus Distribution of Lymph Nodes in the Head and Neck Anterior Chest and Female Breasts Superficial Anterior Group Paraareolar Lymph Group Parasternal and Intercostal Group Cross-Sectional Views Relationship Between Lymph Vessels and Nodes in the Chest, Axilla and Upper Limb Computed Tomographic Lymphangiography Upper Extremity Digits Hand Wrist

7 Contents ix 5.4 Forearm Elbow Upper Arm Lower Extremity Toes Foot Ankle Leg Knee Thigh Alternative Lymphatic Routes from the Popliteal to Inguinal Lymph Nodes Lymphatic Anatomy and Clinical Implications Superficial Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Head and Neck Superficial Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Face Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of Eyelids Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Auricle Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Nose, Pharynx, Larynx and Soft Palate Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Tongue Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Anterior Chest Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Upper Extremity Lymphatic Distribution and Drainage of the Lower Extremity Materials and Methods Materials Specimens Materials for Injection Instruments and Equipment Methods Finding the Lymphatic Vessel Lymphatic Injection Auxiliary Examinations References