humeral axillary lymph nodes

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humeral axillary lymph nodes

[TA]

lymph nodes along the brachial vein that receive lymph drainage from most of the free upper limb and send efferent vessels to the central axillary lymph nodes.

Synonym(s): nodi lymphoidei axillares humerales [TA], nodi lymphoidei humerales [TA], lateral axillary lymph nodes ☆ , nodi lymphoidei axillares laterales ☆

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The data obtained also gives theoretical support to preserve the posterior and lateral axillary lymph nodes even after positive SLNB as an alternative to avoid lymphedema of the upper limb.

Anatomy of the Lymphatic Drainage of the Upper Limb and Breast and its Role in Lymphedema Prevention after Breast Cancer Treatment/Anatomia del Drenaje Linfatico del Miembro Superior y de la Mama y su Papel en la Prevencion del Linfedema Despues del Tratamiento del Cancer de Mama