OBJECTIVE. This article reviews thoracic lymphatic pathways and tributaries, discusses
lymphatic anatomic variants and their clinical implications, and emphasizes common …

The knowledge of lymphatic drainage patterns is important for adequate staging and
treatment of the different malignancies that involve the thorax. Currently, computed …

Thoracic lymphatics play a significant role in the immune system of intrathoracic organs such
as the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum. Its network of lymphatic vessels carries …

We compared the thin-section CT findings of 11 intrapulmonary lymph nodes with
pathological findings and evaluated the possibility of CT scan differential diagnosis from …

The knowledge of lymphatic spread of lung cancer permitted the study of anatomy of
lymphatic drainage of the lungs. The history of anatomy of lymphatic drainage of the lungs …

OBJECTIVE. This review will focus on radiographic description of lymphangiomas,
lymphangiohemangiomas, pulmonary lymphangiomatosis, lymphangiectasis …

Thoracic complications of lymphatic disorders can culminate in respiratory failure and death
and should be considered in any patient with a lymphatic disease and clinical or …

There are different lymphatic drainage pathways in the thorax that are relevant in the staging
of lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, esophageal cancer, and malignant mesothelioma …

The lymphatic system plays an important role in balancing fluid compartments in the body. It
is disrupted by various disease processes in the thorax, including injury to the thoracic …

The clinical, radiographic, and pathologic material from ten patients with intrapulmonary
lymph nodes was analyzed, along with information from all previously reported cases. In our …