Splenic lymph node

System Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT 80088008

Splenic lymph node

Definition

The splenic lymph nodes (or pancreaticolienal) accompany the lienal (splenic) artery, and are situated in relation to the posterior surface and upper border of the pancreas; one or two members of this group are found in the gastrolienal ligament. Their afferents are derived from the stomach, spleen, and pancreas, their efferents join the celiac group of preaortic glands.

The Splenic lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.

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