Axillary lymph node
System
Immune/Lymphatic
SNOMED CT
181759007
Axillary lymph node
Definition
The lymph nodes located around the axillary vein that receive lymphatic drainage from the upper or forelimb, scapular region and pectoral region.
Also known as axillary node — per UBERON
The Axillary lymph node is a part of the Immune/Lymphatic.
Also identified as
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Axillary Lymph Node Dissection without Prior Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |