The anatomy of the posterior intercostal lymphatics and lymph nodes is reviewed.
Theselymph nodes are occasionally visualized by bipedal conventional lymphography …

Purpose Although peribronchial lymphatic drainage of the lung has been well characterized,
lymphatic drainage in the visceral pleura is less well understood. The objective of the …

Lymphoproliferative lung diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by
primary or secondary involvement of the lung. Primary pulmonary lymphomas are the most …

It is generally agreed that there are no uniformly pathognomonic roentgenologic signs of
intrathoracic lymphomas, and that many different types of change may be encountered (9) …

Lung cancer is characterized by its lymphophilia. Its metastatic spread mainly occurs by
tumor cells lymphatic drainage into the blood circulation. Initially, the lymph node TNM …

The pulmonary lymphoid system is complex and is composed of two compartments: the
pulmonary lymphatics and the bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT). Additional …

The knowledge of anatomical lymphatic drainage pathways between lung and mediastinum
and metastatic spread pat terns of lung cancer forms the basis for the modern TNM …

Correlation of the anatomic and surgical features in 360 cadavers and in 260 patients
operated for bronchial carcinoma reveals that the lymphatics of the lung reach the ipsilateral …

Lymphoproliferative pulmonary neoplasms can occur as primary pulmonary lymphomas or
because of secondary pulmonary involvement. Neoplastic disorders may be difficult to …

Lymphatic spread of carcinoma of the lung to the mediastinum is an essential factor
determining prognosis. An anatomic study of the mediastinal lymph nodes was made on 360 …