From: Sentinel node theory helps tracking of primary lesions of cancers of unknown primary
Lymph node distribution | Primary tumor site | N | Compatibility |
---|---|---|---|
Cervical | Head and neck | 23 | Â |
Nasopharynx | 5 | Yes | |
Oropharynx | 5 | Yes | |
Parotid | 4 | Yes | |
Sinus piriformis | 3 | Yes | |
Root of tongue | 3 | Yes | |
submandibular | 2 | Yes | |
gland | 1 | Yes | |
larynx | 1 | Yes | |
Esophagus (cervical segment) | 1 | Yes | |
Cervical+supraclavicular | Cervical cancer of the uterus | 1 | No |
Axillary | Breast | 19 | Yes |
Axillary+supraclavicular | Breast | 1 | Yes |
Axillary+internal mammary | Breast | 1 | Yes |
Axillary+deep surface of pectoralis minor muscle | Breast | 1 | Yes |
Lung hilar±mediastinal | Lung | 4 | Yes |
Lung hilar±mediastinal +supraclavicular | Lung | 2 | Yes |
Lung hilar±mediastinal+cervical | Lung/Prostate | 2/1 | Yes/No |
Lung hilar±mediastinal+inguinal | Lung | 1 | Yes |
Mediastinal+supraclavicular+lateral thoracic | Kidney | 1 | No |
Retroperitoneal+celiac | Pancreas | 2 | Yes |
Renal hilar+retroperitoneal | Kidney | 1 | Yes |
Peri-intestinal | Colon | 1 | Yes |
Peri-iliac vessels+inguinal | Anal canal | 1 | Yes |
Peri-iliac vessels+inguinal +retroperitoneal | Bladder | 1 | Yes |